Impact of Palliative Care Training for Neurology Residents on Stroke Unit Outcomes: A Retrospective Matched Study

Ana Claudia Pires Carvalho, Maiara Silva Tramonte, Marcos Christiano Lange, Marcos Ferreira Minicucci, Danilo Assis Pereira, Laura Cardia Gomes Lopes, Rodrigo Bazan, Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Botucatu Medical School , Department of Neurology, Federal University of Parana , Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School , Advanced Psychometry Laboratory, Brazilian Institute of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Sciences

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on May 20, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundNeurologists frequently care for patients with serious neurological illnesses such as stroke, yet formal training in palliative care (PC) during neurology residency remains limited. Educational interventions may improve patient-centered care in ...