Comparison of Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Care Intensity Between Dementia Versus Cancer Patients.

Hiroshi GotandaTeryl K NuckolsMarie LauzonYusuke Tsugawa

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

Individuals with dementia complete ACP less frequently and might be receiving higher-intensity EOL care than those with cancer. Interventions targeting individuals with dementia may be necessary to further improve EOL care for this population.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
advance care planning
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
high intensity
papillary thyroid
pain management
physical activity