Prognostic models for survival predictions in advanced cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prognostication of survival among patients with advanced cancer is essential for palliative care (PC) planning. The implementation of a clinical point-of-care prognostic model may inform clinicians and facilitate decision-making. While early PC referral yields better clinical outcomes, actual referral time differs by clinical contexts and accessible. To summarize the various prognostic models that may cater to these needs, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in Ovid Medline, Embase, CINAHL Ultimate, and Scopus to identify eligible studies focusing on incurable solid tumors, validation of prognostic models, and measurement of predictive performances. Model characteristics and performances were sum

SUBMITTER: Fung MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871741 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature