Comprehensive Palliative Care Needs in Outpatients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Japanese Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The type and frequency of palliative care needs of chronic heart failure (CHF) patients have not been determined in Japan.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to comprehensively assess the prevalence and characteristics of palliative care needs of CHF outpatients.

Methods

Patients were recruited for this cross-sectional study from June 1 to August 31, 2020, at the Kobe University Hospital. An Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS) and an original questionnaire developed by multidisciplinary experts were answered once by patients themselves or with the assistance of their family.

Results

A total of 101 patients (63 males and 38 females) were included. The most common distressing symptoms were dyspnea (29%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 21-39]

SUBMITTER: Matsunuma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9081025 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature