Background The balance of benefits and harms associated with enteral tube feeding for
people with severe dementia is not clear. An increasing number of guidelines highlight the …

Background: World population is not only aging but suffering from serious chronic illnesses,
requiring an increasing need for end-of-life care. However, studies show that many …

Background People living with dementia account for a large proportion of deaths due to
COVID-19. Family carers are faced with making significant and emotive decisions during the …

Background hospitalisations are sentinel events for people with dementia. How patterns of
unplanned hospital admissions change among people with dementia after diagnosis is …

Background The burden of neurological conditions in north Africa and the Middle East is
increasing. We aimed to assess the changes in the burden of neurological conditions in this …

Background The accuracy of prognostication has important implications for patients,
families, and health services since it may be linked to clinical decision-making, patient …

Background Ensuring a good death is one of the primary objectives of palliative care and
end-of-life care. There is insufficient evidence regarding what defines a good death for …

Background: Those working in the field of palliative care have recognized that many terms
are being used synonymously and that clear definitions (or any definitions) for many of these …

Background: Advance care planning in dementia does not always happen. As dementia
progresses, decisions are often left for family carers to make with professionals. Aim: To test …

Cognitive decline is a natural consequence of aging, but several genetic, environmental,
and psychological factors can influence its trajectories. Among the most enduring factors, the …