When and how to discuss about palliative care and advance care planning with cancer patients: A mixed-methods study.
Fulvio Bergamo TrevizanCarlos Eduardo PaivaLaura Fiacadori de AlmeidaMarco Antonio de OliveiraEduardo BrueraBianca Sakamoto Ribeiro PaivaPublished in: Palliative & supportive care (2023)
Early discussion is beneficial, but withholding information or infringing on autonomy should be avoided. The study reveals that married and highly educated individuals tend to be more receptive to these discussions. However, patients with late-stage cancer tend to decline participation. Patients value open communication, demystification of PC, and empowering discussions that eliminate misunderstandings. Efforts should be made to reach patients with limited familiarity, particularly those with late-stage cancer, to increase their receptiveness to enable well-informed decision-making.
Keyphrases
- advance care planning
- papillary thyroid
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- decision making
- squamous cell
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- healthcare
- prognostic factors
- lymph node metastasis
- minimally invasive
- patient reported outcomes
- advanced cancer
- quality improvement