Symptom Expression in Patients with Advanced Cancer Admitted to an Acute Supportive/Palliative Care Unit With and Without Delirium

Conclusion.Symptom expression is amplified in patients with delirium, whereas patients without delirium may be more responsive to palliative treatments with a significant decrease in intensity of ESAS items.Implications for Practice.Symptom expression is amplified in patients with cancer who have delirium, whereas patients without delirium may be more responsive to palliative treatments with a significant decrease in symptom intensity.

Source: The Oncologist - June 17, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sebastiano Mercadante, Claudio Adile, Patrizia Ferrera, Andrea Cortegiani, Alessandra Casuccio Tags: Symptom Management and Supportive Care Source Type: research