Context The place where people are cared towards the end of their life and die is a complex
phenomenon, requiring a deeper understanding. Honoring preferences is critical for the …

PURPOSE There is limited information on preferences for place of care and death among
patients with cancer in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim was to report the …

Background Several studies emerging from developed countries have highlighted a
significant number of potentially avoidable emergency department (ED) visits by cancer …

Background Dying at home accompanied by loved-ones is regarded favorably and brings
good luck in Taiwan. This study aimed to examine the relevant factors affecting whether an …

Aim Health and social care structures available for the last year of life care are still not
always adequately used. Palliative care, for instance, is still provided late in the disease …

Objectives Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide, given its magnitude and
growing burden, in addition to the repercussions on health and quality of life. Palliative care …

Background Given significant morbidity and mortality associated with oesophageal cancer,
supportive, high-quality end-of-life care is critical. Most patients with advanced cancer prefer …

Introduction: Congruence, understood as the agreement between the patient's preferred
place of death and their actual place of death, is emerging as one of the main variables …

Importance Despite research supporting the benefits of early palliative care, timely initiation
by gynecologic oncology patients is reportedly low, which may limit the effectiveness of …

Objectives To evaluate the preferred place-of-death (PPoD) among patients with advanced
cancer over time, and the concordance between preferred and actual place-of-death …