Background It is currently unknown how widespread is the practice of palliative care in
intensive care units (ICUs) in Japan. This study aimed to determine evaluate the delivery …

Background: Palliative care in intensive care units (ICUs) reduces costs and improves
outcomes yet is consistently underused; studies suggest that screening tools increase the …

Approximately 20% of deaths in the United States occur in or proximal to an intensive care
unit (ICU) admission, and among patients that die in an acute care hospital, 58% will be …

Currently, palliative care needs are inconsistently implemented in intensive care units
(ICUs). To remedy this problem, a multifaceted educational intervention was delivered to …

Background A transitional care pathway (TCP) could improve care for older patients in the
last months of life. However, barriers exist such as unidentified palliative care needs and …

Deaths occur frequently in the intensive care unit, yet clinicians in this unique practice
environment are often untrained in the care of patients who are dying. Palliative care …

Integrating Palliative And Critical Care: Results Of A Cluster Randomized Trial Page 1 / Poster
Discussion Session / Wednesday, May 19/1:30 PM-4:00 PM / Room D103 ETHICS AND …

Context Although many patients with critical illness may benefit from involvement of
palliative care specialists, adoption of these services in the intensive care unit (ICU) is …

The prevalence of patients affected by end-stage diseases or advanced cancer is increasing
due to an aging population and progression in medicine and public healthcare. The burden …

Background There are no data on the provision of palliative nursing care in Egyptian adult
intensive care units (ICUs). The Palliative and End‐Of‐Life (PEOL) Care Index is reliable …