A retrospective chart review to identify the involvement of palliative care with glioblastoma multiforme patients.

Júlia Drummond de Camargo Fernanda Avallone Machado Laureano de Souza Ivy de Carvalho Ramalho de Oliveira Jéssica Anastacia Silva Barbosa

Published in: Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique (2023)

In half of the patients monitored by a palliative care team, antineoplastic treatment and limitation of invasive measures occurred in the last 14 days of life. This may be associated with increased suffering of patients, family members, and professionals. Discussions about end-of-life care-related choices and goals of care need to be respected.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
healthcare
patient reported outcomes
public health
quality improvement
combination therapy