Prognostic models and factors identifying end-of-life in non-cancer chronic diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Precise prognostic information, if available, is very helpful for guiding treatment decisions and resource allocation in patients with non-cancer non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). This study aimed to systematically review the existing evidence, examining prognostic models and factors for identifying end-of-life non-cancer NCD patients.

Methods

Electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO and other sources, were searched from the inception of these databases up until June 2023. Studies published in English with findings mentioning prognostic models or factors related to identifying end-of-life in non-cancer NCD patients were included. The quality of studies was assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool.

SUBMITTER: Gebresillassie BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672066 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature