End-of-life discussions reduce the utilization of life-sustaining treatments during the last three months of life in cancer patients.

ABSTRACT: Studies to examine the impact of end-of-life (EOL) discussions on the utilization of life-sustaining treatments near death are limited and have inconsistent findings. This nationwide population-based cohort study determined the impact of EOL discussions on the utilization of life-sustaining treatments in the last three months of life in Taiwanese cancer patients. From 2012 to 2018, this cohort study included adult cancer patients, which were confirmed by pathohistological reports. Life-sustaining treatments during the last three months of life included cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, and defibrillation. EOL discussions in cancer patients were confirmed by their medical records. Association of EOL discussions with utilization of life-sustaining treatments were assessed using mult

SUBMITTER: Chan SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9076633 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature