Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting Treatment Intensity for Patients with Serious Illness

A new conceptual framework of factors associated with treatment intensity for patients with serious and complicated medical illness. This model not only expands the population of interest to include all adults with serious illness, but also provides a blueprint for the thorough investigation of the diverse and interconnected determinants of treatment intensity.

If you use this resource, please cite the following manuscript: 

Kelley AS, Morrison RS, Wenger NS, Ettner SL, Sarkisian CA. “Determinants of treatment intensity for patients with serious illness: a new conceptual framework.” Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2010;13(7):807-13.