Assessment of the efficacy of palliative sedation in advanced cancer patients by evaluating discomfort levels: a prospective, international, multicenter observational study

Assessment of the efficacy of palliative sedation in advanced cancer patients by evaluating discomfort levels: a prospective, international, multicenter observational study

Abstract Background Palliative sedation involves the intentional proportional lowering of the level of consciousness in patients with life-limiting disease who are experiencing refractory suffering. The efficacy of palliative sedation needs to be monitored to ensure patient comfort. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Maaike Rijpstra, Kris Vissers, Alazne Belar, Michael Van der Elst, Séverine Marie Surges, Claudio Adile, Rocío Rojí, Yasmine Grassi, Ewald Bronkhorst, Sebastiano Mercadante, Lukas Radbruch, Johan Menten, Carlos Centeno, Evelien Kuip, Jeroen Hasselaar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Palliative sedation
Monitoring
Observational study
End-of-life care
Advanced cancer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03829-7
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