How to measure the effects and potential adverse events of palliative sedation? An integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative sedation is the monitored use of medications intended to relieve refractory suffering. The assessment of palliative sedation has been focused on the assess of the level of consciousness but a more comprehensive approach to assessment is needed.

Aim

To understand how the potential effects and possible adverse events of palliative sedation in Palliative Care patients are measured.

Design

Integrative review of most recent empirical research.

Data sources

Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, PubMed, and CINAHL were searched (2010-2020) using the terms sedation, palliative care, terminal care, assessment. Limits included studies in English and adults. Inclusion criteria were: scientific assessment papers, effects and complications of palliative s

SUBMITTER: Belar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7897792 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature