Trend Analysis of Palliative Care Utilization in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease During Hospitalization from 2007 to 2018 in Taiwan.

Li-Ting KaoShian-Chin KoPing-Jen ChenYu-Cih WuKuang-Ming LiaoYi-Shan LiangChung-Han HoFu-Wen Liang

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2023)

Inpatient palliative care utilization by hospitalized patients with advanced COPD remains low due to various causes. Our findings highlight that palliative care may be considered by professional care providers as routine care and as a way to manage problematic symptoms during hospitalization.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
clinical practice
depressive symptoms
air pollution
chronic pain
pain management