The Frequency and Factors Associated With the Use of a Dedicated Supportive Care Center Telephone Triaging Program in Patients With Advanced Cancer at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

In this study, we found that overall utilization of the SCCTP by ACPs referred to palliative care was relatively low at 28.7%. The use of the SCCTP was particularly poor among the IPs on discharge. Patients who used SCCTP had worse pain, fatigue, depression, and well-being scores and better delirium scores.