2023
DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2023-004382
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Symptom assessment in the dying: family members versus healthcare professionals

Lisa Martinsson,
Margareta Brännström,
Sofia Andersson

Abstract: ObjectivesSymptom management and support of the family members (FMs) are considered essential aspects of palliative care. During end of life, patients are often not able to self-report symptoms. There is little knowledge in the literature of how healthcare professionals (HCPs) assess symptoms compared with FMs. The objective was to compare the assessment of symptoms and symptom relief during the final week of life between what was reported by FMs and what was reported by HCPs.MethodsData from the Swedish Regis… Show more

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