Wish to die and hasten death in palliative care: a cross-sectional study factor analysis.

Alazne BelarMarina MartinezCarlos Centeno CortésJesús López-FidalgoYolanda SantestebanMarcos LamaMaria Arantzamendi

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2021)

Demoralisation was found to be the only common triggering factor for WTD and HDI, although experiences share certain features. Identification of the predictive factors for WTD and HDI may contribute to their prevention and management.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
mental health
risk factors