Comparison of Simplified Palliative Prognostic Index and Palliative Performance Scale in Patients with Advanced Cancer in a Home Palliative Care Setting
Conclusions: This study showed that the sPPI assessed by nurses was more accurate than the PPS in a home palliative care setting in predicting the 3-week survival in patients with advanced cancer. The PPS can be used for a quick assessment.PMID:38115739 | DOI:10.1177/08258597231214896
Source: Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Yusuke Hiratsuka Sang-Yeon Suh Seok Joon Yoon Source Type: research
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