The Use of Antibiotics at the End of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Brayan Miranda-ChavezAndre Fuentes-YufraMiguel Hueda-ZavaletaCesar Copaja-CorzoJavier A Flores-CohailaMarco Rivarola-Hidalgo

Published in: Health services insights (2024)

The high prevalence of antibiotic use at the end of life, often without an infectious focus, suggests a need for better guidelines and education on palliative care to avoid inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Improved communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families is essential for optimizing end-of-life care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
prognostic factors
emergency department
risk factors
patient reported
health insurance