Factors associated with distinct prognostic ‐awareness‐transition patterns over cancer patients’ last 6 months of life

ConclusionsCancer patients heterogeneously experienced PA-transition patterns over their last 6  months. Physicians’ prognostic disclosure, and patients’ symptom distress, functional dependence, and anxiety/depressive symptoms, all modifiable by high-quality end-of-life care, were associated with distinct PA-transition patterns.

Source: Cancer Medicine - September 30, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chen Hsiu Chen, Fur ‐Hsing Wen, Wen‐Chi Chou, Jen‐Shi Chen, Wen‐Cheng Chang, Chia‐Hsun Hsieh, Siew Tzuh Tang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research