Comparing Clinical Profiles, Symptom Burden, Care Delivery, and Outcomes Between Oncologic and Non-Oncologic Patients in a Public Home-Based Palliative Care Program

Mônica Isaura Corrêa, Igor de Oliveira Claber Siqueira, Sonia Souza, Eduardo Bruera, Ana Paula Drummond-Lage, Department of Post-Graduation, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Department of Palliative Care, Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar , Cuidados Paliativos, Fundação Educacional de Caratinga, Independent Biostatistics Consulting LLC, San Francisco, Department of Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on April 28, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundHome-based palliative care (HBPC) is central to high-quality end-of-life care; however, most evidence and care models remain cancer-oriented, with non-cancer populations underrepresented.ObjectiveTo compare clinical profiles, symptom burden, ...