The desire for death in Portuguese home-care palliative patients: Retrospective analysis of the prevalence and associated factors.

Miguel JuliãoMaria Ana SobralPaula CalçadaBárbara Costa Pereira AntunesDaniela RunaCatarina SamorinhaHarvey Max ChochinovWilliam Breitbart

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2021)

Prevalence of DfD was 20% and consistent with previous Portuguese evidence on DfD in PC inpatients. Both physical and psychosocial factors contribute to a stronger DfD.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
risk factors
mental health
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
cross sectional