Regional Variation in End-of-life Care Just Before Death Among the Oldest Old in Japan: A Descriptive Study

Regional Variation in End-of-life Care Just Before Death Among the Oldest Old in Japan: A Descriptive Study

Background: The use of life-sustaining treatment (LST) in the final stage of life is a major policy concern due to increased costs, while its intensity does not correlate with quality. Previous reports have shown declining trends in LST use in Japan. However, regional practice variations remain uncl...

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Main Authors: Michi Sakai, Naohiro Mitsutake, Tomohide Iwao, Genta Kato, Shuzo Nishimura, Takeo Nakayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
Subjects:
the oldest old
health insurance claims
real-world data
end-of-life care
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/34/12/34_JE20230364/_pdf
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