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Newest firstObjectiveTo determine the frequency of falls and their serious complications in palliative care units (PCUs), as well as explore the complex interplay between falls, independence, and quality of dying. MethodsA secondary analysis of a large prospective cohort study of 23 PCUs in Japan was conducted from January 2017 to June 2018. Palliative care specialist physicians recorded whether patients experienced falls, se…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionIn patients with incurable advanced cancer, preferences about treatment and how to spend their final days are not adequately discussed. This process of discussion is called "advanced care planning" (ACP), and timely intervention is recommended. As the communication attitude of healthcare providers is a critical factor in ACP facilitation, improving their communication attitudes may reduce patient distr…