Impact of dementia on quality of death among cancer patients: An observational study of home palliative care users.
Kayo HirookaMiharu NakanishiHiroki FukahoriAtsushi NishidaPublished in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2020)
Cancer patients with dementia were less likely to achieve a good death than those without. Our results suggest the importance of enhancing end-of-life care discussions with patients and their families, along with developing specific support strategies to enhance the decision-making of cancer patients with dementia and their family members. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 354-359.