Preferences for End-of-Life Care Among Patients With Terminal Cancer in China
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.8788
Abstract: This survey study investigates preferences for end-of-life care among adult patients with terminal cancer in China. read more here.
Keywords: preferences end; patients terminal; end life; care among ... See more keywords
The feasibility and effects of a pharmacological treatment algorithm for cancer patients with terminal dyspnea: A multicenter cohort study
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5362
Abstract: How clinicians treat patients with terminal dyspnea widely varies, which could hamper quality care. We visualized comprehensive pharmacological treatment delivered by palliative care physicians. read more here.
Keywords: patients terminal; terminal dyspnea; pharmacological treatment; cancer ... See more keywords
Prognostic factors in patients in the terminal phase of haematological malignancies who are receiving home medical care
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18623
Abstract: Although there are many prognostic models for patients in the terminal phase of solid tumours, a reliable prognostic scoring system in patients in the terminal phase of haematological malignancies (HM) has not been established. We… read more here.
Keywords: phase haematological; patients terminal; terminal phase; risk ... See more keywords
Proxy responses regarding quality of life of patients with terminal lung cancer: preliminary results from a prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048232
Abstract: Objective This prospective study used the EQ-5D utility and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores to analyse the potential usefulness of proxy responses in quality of life assessments of Japanese patients with terminal lung cancer sufficiently… read more here.
Keywords: lung cancer; proxy responses; patients terminal; quality life ... See more keywords
Lipid profile and survival time in patients with terminal cancer: a cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm-22-366
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lipid profile as a prognostic factor in terminal cancer patients is controversial. This study aimed to provide useful information related to the treatment of patients with terminal cancer by examining lipid profiles and their… read more here.
Keywords: time; patients terminal; terminal cancer; lipid profile ... See more keywords
Effect of Dexmedetomidine for Palliative Sedation for Refractory Dyspnoea in Patients with Terminal-Stage Cancer
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DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s404934
Abstract: Background Dyspnoea affects a considerable percentage of patients with terminal-stage cancer, and clinical guidelines recommend palliative sedation for patients with refractory dyspnoea. Midazolam is currently the most commonly used sedative; however, it can cause serious… read more here.
Keywords: patients terminal; dyspnoea; terminal stage; sedation ... See more keywords
[Reversals in Decisions about Life-Sustaining Treatment and Associated Factors among Older Patients with Terminal Stage of Cardiopulmonary Disease].
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DOI: 10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.329
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency, patterns, and factors of reversals in decisions about life-sustaining treatment (LST) among older patients with terminal-stage chronic cardiopulmonary disease. METHODS This was a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; patients terminal; cardiopulmonary disease; older patients ... See more keywords