Natural language processing and network analysis in patients withdrawing from life-sustaining treatments: a retrospective cohort study
Journal
BMC palliative care
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-12-22
Author(s)
Tsai, Wei-Chin
Tsai, Yun-Cheng
Kuo, Kuang-Cheng
Abstract
Providing palliative care to patients who withdraw from life-sustaining treatments is crucial; however, delays or the absence of such services are prevalent. This study used natural language processing and network analysis to identify the role of medications as early palliative care referral triggers.
Subjects
Hospice care; Natural language processing; Palliative care; Terminal care; Withdrawing treatment
SDGs
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article