Partly unequal receipt of healthcare in last month of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a retrospective cohort study of the Stockholm region

CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate partly unequal distribution of palliative care, however the actual, individual preferences cannot be deducted from registry studies. All patients with ALS should be offered SPC when needed.KEY MESSAGE: This register study shows that receipt of SPC in patients with ALS is equal in relation to gender, socioeconomic standing, frailty, and age <75 years, while those ≥75 years, with dementia, or residing in NH were somewhat less likely to receive SPC. Receipt of SPC reduces ER visits and acute hospital admissions.PMID:38371486 | PMC:PMC10870957 | DOI:10.48101/ujms.v129.9856
Source: Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research