Enhancing Palliative Care Communication in Trauma and Surgical ICU Settings: A Systematic Review

Marie Nicole Hamel, Stella Ng, Sara Saymuah, Tareq Kheirbek, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Department of Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on November 05, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:High-quality palliative care in trauma intensive care units is crucial but often hindered by prognostic uncertainty, time constraints, limited provider training, and cultural differences between acute care surgery and palliative care ...