| Importance and Timing of End-of-Life Care Discussions Among Gynecologic Oncology Patients. | |
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PMID: 22531151 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objectives: To assess the importance and desired timing of end-of-life care (EOLC) discussions among women with gynecologic cancer. METHODS: A questionnaire related to EOLC issues was distributed to patients with gynecologic cancer. Answers were analyzed via SPSS using descriptive statistics. Contingency analysis was done to evaluate for differences among disease status and age regarding preferences for timing of discussions. RESULTS: Patients expressed that addressing EOLC is an important part of their treatment. Most patients were familiar with advanced directives (73.0%), do not resuscitate/do not intubate (88.5%), and hospice (97.5%). Designating someone to make decisions was significantly related to disease status (P = .03) and age (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: Patients are familiar with basic EOLC with optimal timing for discussions at disease progression or when treatment is no longer available. |
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Teresa P Díaz-Montes; Megan K Johnson; Robert L Giuntoli; Alaina J Brown |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-4-24 |
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Title: The American journal of hospice & palliative care Volume: - ISSN: 1938-2715 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Apr |
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Created Date: 2012-4-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9008229 Medline TA: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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