Trends in use of intensive care during hospitalizations at the end-of-life among older adults with advanced cancer.

Snigdha JainJessica B LongVinay RaoAnica C LawAllan J WalkeyElizabeth PrsicPeter K LindenauerHarlan M KrumholzCary P Gross

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)

Among older adults with advanced cancer, EOL hospitalization rates remained stable from 2004-2017. However, intensity of care during EOL hospitalizations increased as evidenced by increasing use of ICUs, LSTs, and NIV.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
healthcare
high intensity
chronic pain