The prognostic value of the 12-, 6-, 3- and 1-month 'Surprise Question' in cancer patients: A prospective cohort study in three hospitals.

Arianne Brinkman-Stoppelenburg Müzeyyen Arslan Catherine OwusuaaNicolette GunninkYvette M van der Linden Saskia A C LuelmoJetske Meerum-TerwogtAnnemieke van der Padt-Pruijsten Daan Nieboer Agnes van der Heide

Published in: European journal of cancer care (2022)

The 12-month SQ predicts death in patients with cancer admitted to the hospital reasonably well. Shortening the timeframe decreases sensitivities and increases specificities. The four surprise questions may help to identify patients for whom palliative care is indicated.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
emergency department
patient reported outcomes