Palliative medicine family conferences and caregiver psychological distress during prolonged mechanical ventilation.

Yi-Han LeeJiao-Syuan WangRandall CurtisSheng-Jean HuangShy-Shin ChangYang Ching Chen

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)

Palliative care conferences were more common among family members with increased distress. Higher caregiver burden and caregiver acceptance of palliative care at baseline both predicted lower levels of caregiver distress after death.

Keyphrases

palliative care
mechanical ventilation
advanced cancer
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
risk factors
respiratory failure