[Utilization of Hospice Resources in Adult Intensive Care Units: A Comparison Between Users and Non-Users]
Journal
Hu li za zhi The journal of nursing
Journal Volume
70
Journal Volume
70
Journal Issue
6
Journal Issue
6
Start Page
48
End Page
57
Date Issued
2023-12
Author(s)
Abstract
The application of palliative care is limited and challenging in intensive care units (ICUs) because of complex factors such as time constraints and unpredictable disease progression. Although research results and international consensus stress the early use of palliative care, utilization remains low, resulting in increased risks of ineffective medical care and poor quality of death. Improving this situation requires a comprehensive understanding of the palliative condition in ICUs.
Subjects
database analysis; hospice; intensive care units; palliative care
Type
journal article