Background Medications are often needed to manage distressing end-of-life symptoms (eg,
pain, agitation). Objectives In this study, we describe the variation in prescribing rates of …

Background There is a research gap regarding safety concerns of patients at the end of life.
The aim of this study was, therefore, to explore whether patients under specialist community …

Objectives Registered nurse prescribing has been put forth, for decades, as an innovative
approach to meet growing healthcare needs, particularly in areas of care where medications …

(1) Background: A pharmacist-led deprescribing service previously developed within the
Consultation-Based Palliative Care Team (CB-PCT) was implemented for terminal cancer …

Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) impose a
burden on patients with advanced cancer near the end of their lives. However, only a few …

Background In hospice and palliative care, drug therapy is essential for symptom control.
However, drug regimens are complex and prone to drug-related problems. Drug regimens …

We estimate the effects of health information technology designed to improve access to
medication while limiting overuse through easier prescription renewal and improved …

Background: Polypharmacy should be minimized in end-of-life care. Therefore, this study
aimed to provide a basis for establishing guidelines for drug use in end-of-life care …

Institutionalized older adults often face complex medication regimens, increasing their risk of
adverse drug events due to polypharmacy, overprescribing, medication interactions or the …

Os cuidados paliativos assumem um papel cada vez mais importante e relevante no que diz
respeito ao tipo de cuidados prestados nos diferentes sistemas de saúde a nível Mundial …