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What is the impact of clinically assisted hydration in the last days of life? A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis.

Arjun KingdonAnna SpathisRobert BrodrickGemma ClarkeIsla KuhnStephen Barclay
Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)
There is currently insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions on the impact of CAH in the last days of life. Future research needs to focus on patients specifically in the last days of life, include those with non-malignant diagnoses, and evaluate best ways to communicate effectively about this complex topic with patients and their families.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • patient reported outcomes