Carolien Burghout, Lenny M W Nahar-van Venrooij, Carin C D van der Rijt, Sascha R Bolt, Tineke J Smilde, Eveline J M Wouters
{"title":"The Association Between Timely Documentation of Advance Care Planning, Hospital Care Consumption and Place of Death: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Carolien Burghout, Lenny M W Nahar-van Venrooij, Carin C D van der Rijt, Sascha R Bolt, Tineke J Smilde, Eveline J M Wouters","doi":"10.1177/08258597241275355","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597241275355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> (1) To describe ACPT implementation frequency in practice. (2) To assess associations of ACPT documentation with a) hospital care consumption, including systemic anti-tumor treatment in the last month(s) of life, and b) match between preferred and actual place of death, among oncology patients. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective cohort study was performed. Data concerning ACPT documentation, hospital care consumption, and preferred and actual place of death were extracted from electronic patient records. Patients with completely documented ACPT (cACPT) and no ACPT were compared using multivariable logistic regression analyses. <b>Results:</b> ACPT was implemented in 64.5% (n = 793) of all deceased patients (n = 1230). In 17.6% (n = 216), preferred place of care or death was documented at least three months before death (cACPT). A cACPT was not associated with systemic anti-tumor treatment (Adjusted OR (AOR): 0.976; 95% CI: 0.642-1.483), but patients with cACPT had fewer diagnostic tests (AOR: 0.518; CI: 0.298-0.903) and less contacts with hospital disciplines (AOR: 0.545; CI: 0.338-0.877). In patients with cACPT, a match between preferred and actual place of death was found for 83% of the patients for whom the relevant information was available (n = 117/n = 141). In patients without ACPT, this information was mostly missing. <b>Conclusion:</b> Although the ACPT was implemented in two thirds of patients, timely documentation of preferred place of care or death is often missing. Yet, timely documentation of these preferences may promote out-hospital-death and save hospital care consumption.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"79-88"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy Y M Chow, Anna Y Zhang, Iris K N Chan, Genevieve A Fordjour, Julianna N M Lui, Vivian W Q Lou, Cecilia L W Chan
{"title":"Caregiving Strain Mediates the Relationship Between Terminally Ill Patient's Physical Symptoms and Their Family Caregivers' Wellbeing: A Multicentered Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Amy Y M Chow, Anna Y Zhang, Iris K N Chan, Genevieve A Fordjour, Julianna N M Lui, Vivian W Q Lou, Cecilia L W Chan","doi":"10.1177/08258597231215137","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597231215137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Research considered patient outcomes primarily over caregivers in end-of-life care settings. The importance of family caregivers (FCs) in end-of-life care draws growing awareness, evidenced by an increasing number of evaluations of caregiver-targeted interventions. Little is known of FCs' collateral benefits in patient-oriented home-based end-of-life care. The study aims to investigate FC outcomes and change mechanisms in patient-oriented care. <b>Methods:</b> A pre-post-test study. We recruited FCs whose patients with a life expectancy ≤ 6 months enrolled in home-based end-of-life care provided by service organizations in Hong Kong. Patients' symptoms, dimensions of caregiving strain (ie, perception of caregiving, empathetic strain, adjustment demands), and aspects of FCs' wellbeing (ie, perceived health, positive mood, life satisfaction, spiritual well-being) were measured at baseline (T<sub>0</sub>) and 3 months later (T<sub>1</sub>). <b>Results:</b> Of the 345 FCs at T<sub>0</sub>, 113 provided T<sub>1</sub> measures. Three months after the service commenced, FCs' caregiving strain significantly reduced, and their positive mood improved. Alleviation of the patient's physical symptoms predicted FC better outcomes, including the perception of caregiving, empathetic strain, and wellbeing. Changes in perception of caregiving mediated the effects of changes in patients' physical symptoms on FCs' changes in life satisfaction and spiritual wellbeing. Changes in empathetic strain mediated the changes between patient's physical symptoms and FCs' positive mood. <b>Conclusions:</b> Collateral benefits of patient-oriented home-based end-of-life care were encouraging for FCs. Patient's physical symptom management matters to FCs' caregiving strain and wellbeing. The active ingredients modifying FCs' perception of caregiving and addressing empathetic strain may amplify their benefits in wellbeing.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"18-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138453037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nathaniel Patrick Andrew Quail, Danielle Jane Leighton, Judith Newton, Scott Davidson, Laura Kelly, Alistair McKeown, Siddharthan Chandran, Suvankar Pal, George Henry Gorrie
{"title":"Influences of Specialist Palliative Care Team Input, Advance Care Planning, Non-Invasive Ventilation and Gastrostomy Status on Unscheduled Hospital Admissions and Place of Death for People with Motor Neuron Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.","authors":"Nathaniel Patrick Andrew Quail, Danielle Jane Leighton, Judith Newton, Scott Davidson, Laura Kelly, Alistair McKeown, Siddharthan Chandran, Suvankar Pal, George Henry Gorrie","doi":"10.1177/08258597241283179","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597241283179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Motor neuron disease is a rapidly progressing neurological condition. People with life-limiting conditions generally prefer to die at home and avoid hospital admissions, with Specialist Palliative Care Team involvement often pivotal. Our aim was to investigate the role of advance care planning, Specialist Palliative Care Team input and other relevant variables on place of death and unscheduled hospital admissions in a Scottish population of people with motor neuron disease. <b>Methods:</b> National CARE-MND audit data, primary and secondary care data, and local Palliative Care records were interrogated. Chi-square, point-biserial correlation and binary logistic regression analysed associations (p < 0.05 statistically significant). Participants (188) were deceased, having a verified motor neuron disease diagnosis between 2015-2017, diagnosis occurring ≥28 days before death. <b>Results:</b> Advance care planning and Specialist Palliative Care Team input of ≥28 days were associated with increased odds of dying outside hospital (BLR:OR 3.937, CI 1.558-9.948, p = 0.004 and OR 2.657, CI 1.135-6.222, p = 0.024 respectively). Non-invasive ventilation decreased the odds of dying outside hospital (BLR:OR 0.311, CI 0.124-0.781, p = 0.013). Having a gastrostomy increased odds of ≥1 admissions in the last year of life (BLR:OR 5.142, CI 1.715-15.417, p = 0.003). Statistical significance was retained with removal of gastrostomy-related complications. <b>Conclusion:</b> Early Specialist Palliative Care input and advance care planning may increase the likelihood of death outside of hospital for persons with motor neuron disease. Further research is warranted into barriers of facilitating death outside of hospital with home non-invasive ventilation use and the association between gastrostomy status and unscheduled admissions.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"89-97"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura A Siminoff, Maureen Wilson-Genderson, Marcin Chwistek, Maria D Thomson
{"title":"Cancer Caregiver Anxiety Over Time: The Influence of Palliative Care.","authors":"Laura A Siminoff, Maureen Wilson-Genderson, Marcin Chwistek, Maria D Thomson","doi":"10.1177/08258597241284287","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597241284287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To explore anxiety experienced by caregivers providing home-based, end-of-life care to patients with cancer. We examined the relationship between caregiver anxiety and receipt of palliative care by the patient. <b>Methods:</b> A case series of terminal cancer patient-caregiver dyads (n = 223) were recruited from oncology clinics in Virginia and Pennsylvania and followed for 12 months or until patient death. Data collected included qualitative, quantitative, and observational data; this analysis utilizes the quantitative data. Longitudinal Latent Growth Models were used to characterize the heterogeneity of primary caregiver anxiety over time. The influence of palliative care on caregiver anxiety over time was assessed. Characteristics associated with membership in the trajectory groups rendered from those models are presented. <b>Results:</b> The majority of caregivers were female (73.9%), white (54.9%), and patient spouses (45.3%). Three classes of caregivers were identified based on their anxiety scores over time (low, elevated, and high). The 2 groups who had elevated and high anxiety had significant increases in anxiety over time. Controlling for patient receipt of palliative care attenuated those increases. Caregivers with the lowest level of anxiety were more likely to be Black, report fewer symptoms of depression or caregiver burden and higher self-rated physical health. Caregivers who were younger reported higher anxiety. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our analysis detected 3 distinct cancer caregiver groups reporting low, elevated, and very high levels of anxiety. Caregivers with elevated or high anxiety also demonstrated increasing anxiety overtime; however increases were attenuated with patient receipt of palliative care. For cancer caregivers with elevated and high levels of anxiety, palliative care buffers further deterioration of their mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"51-57"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Palliative Care in the Midst of Adversity: Insights from a Low-Income Country.","authors":"Silva Dakessian Sailian, Janane Hanna, Rebecca El Asmar, Joelle Bassila, Rana Yamout","doi":"10.1177/08258597241291433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08258597241291433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The integration of palliative care into conventional healthcare services has demonstrated significant benefits in alleviating serious health-related suffering (SHRS), reducing symptom burden, and lowering healthcare expenditure for patients and families. Despite Lebanon's initial steps towards palliative care development, its integration remains inadequate, particularly due to the country's socio-political and economic challenges. This paper examines the current landscape of palliative care services in Lebanon, including their geographical distribution and care models, while addressing the obstacles impeding their progress. Data on palliative care services were gathered from the presentations of stakeholders at the 2023 National Palliative Care Conference. Currently, three nonprofit organizations provide home-based palliative care primarily for end-of-life patients, while seven hospitals offer palliative care through inpatient consultation teams, three of which have specialized palliative care wards and two outpatient clinics. Hospital-based palliative care services are primarily located in the capital city Beirut and operate within private healthcare facilities. Notably, only home-based services are provided free of charge, while hospital-based care is not reimbursed, thus limiting access to palliative care for only those who can afford it. The political and economic instability, inadequate policies and insufficient reimbursement, shortage of trained expertise and essential medicines like morphine, and inconsistent health education are some of the challenges that Lebanon faces in developing palliative care. A multilevel coordinated response and advocacy are crucial to drive policy reforms, enhance education, promote public awareness, and improve clinical practice ensuring quality and equitable palliative care access to all.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"8258597241291433"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Özcan Ölbeci, Bişar Ergün, Mehmet Nuri Yakar, Volkan Hanci
{"title":"Gender Distribution of Editorial Board Members in Palliative Care Journals: Assessment of Gender Parity.","authors":"Özcan Ölbeci, Bişar Ergün, Mehmet Nuri Yakar, Volkan Hanci","doi":"10.1177/08258597241291631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08258597241291631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Although the representation of women in palliative care has improved in recent years, gender inequality still exists in editorial leadership. This study aimed to characterize gender distribution in leadership positions on the editorial boards of palliative care journals. <b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study analyzed the gender composition of editorial boards for palliative care journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) and the factors that affect this composition. Information on the gender of editorial board members was obtained from each journal's website. <b>Results:</b> A total of 1388 editorial board members from 28 palliative care journals were included in the analysis. The data analysis showed that 540 (38.9%) of the editorial board members were women, while 848 (61.1%) were men. Of the 31 editors-in-chief, only 11 (35.5%) were women. Editorial boards of journals classified as social work (OR, 5.92, 95% CI, 2.29-15.30, <i>p </i>< 0.001) and nursing (OR, 4.20, 95% CI, 1.73-10.17, <i>p </i>= 0.001) in WoS coverage were independently associated with gender diversity. There were differences in gender representation between the editorial boards of palliative care journals published in New Zealand (OR, 0.49, 95% CI, 0.29-0.80, <i>p </i>= 0.005), Japan (OR, 0.17, 95% CI, 0.08-0.32, <i>p </i>< 0.001), and those categorized under oncology in WoS coverage (OR, 0.64, 95% CI, 0.05-0.89, <i>p </i>= 0.009). <b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings demonstrated that women are underrepresented among editorial board members of palliative care journals. Additional efforts are required to broaden diversity policies in palliative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"8258597241291631"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hand Castings of Children With Terminal Illnesses From Cancer Can Provide Comfort to Grieving Families.","authors":"Yu-Ting Lin, Chia-Chi Chiu, Yu-Chuan Wen, Tang-Her Jaing","doi":"10.1177/08258597241228988","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597241228988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Registered nurses have voluntarily created hand casts for families, providing comfort during challenging moments. Hand casting moves the patient's family and nurses. As requested by parents, staff apply a quick-drying gel to sick children's hands and feet. After preparing the gel mold, alginate molding powder is poured in and hardened for many days. Parents mourn their children with great sensitivity. Every mold and hospital bedside we go to offers closure to the lost child's dying moments. A compelling benefit of a three-dimensional hand-cast is preserving a passing moment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"289-290"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140133193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lu Pan, Li Qiao, Yuzhe Zhang, Jianwei Zhang, Ling Yuan
{"title":"Effectiveness of Timely Implementation of Palliative Care on the Well-Being of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Case-Control Study.","authors":"Lu Pan, Li Qiao, Yuzhe Zhang, Jianwei Zhang, Ling Yuan","doi":"10.1177/08258597231184798","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597231184798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To date, there is a lack of consensus on the timely implementation of palliative care (PC) in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). We aimed to investigate the impact of primary PC intervention on chronic HF patients with different classes of cardiac function, and to determine a proper time point for the implementation of primary PC intervention. <b>Methods:</b> A consecutive series of 180 chronic HF patients with the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Cardiac function ranging from I to III were enrolled in this study. Patients with the same cardiac function class, they were randomized and equally assigned to the usual care (UC) group or to the PC intervention group. At the end of 24-week treatment, quality-of-life (QoL) measurements were evaluated. Left ventricular ejection fraction and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide were measured for each group at baseline and the final follow-up, respectively. <b>Results:</b> Through the 6-month follow-up, patients randomized to the PC intervention group presented significantly better QoL and cardiac function as compared with patients randomized to the UC group alone. Subgroup analysis showed that for patients with NYHA class II or III, significantly improved cardiac function and QoL were observed in the PC intervention group as compared with the control group. As for patients with class I, no significant difference was found between the 2 groups. <b>Conclusions:</b> Palliative program can effectively improve the QoL and cardiac function of patients with chronic HF. Moreover, we provided evidence on timely referral of patients to PC intervention, which could be beneficial for patients with NYHA class II.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"282-288"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10602709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charles L Sprung, Ann L Jennerich, Gavin M Joynt, Andrej Michalsen, J Randall Curtis, Linda S Efferen, Sara Leonard, Barbara Metnitz, Adam Mikstacki, Namrata Patil, Robert C McDermid, Philipp Metnitz, Richard A Mularski, Pierre Bulpa, Alexander Avidan
{"title":"The Influence of Geography, Religion, Religiosity and Institutional Factors on Worldwide End-of-Life Care for the Critically Ill: The WELPICUS Study.","authors":"Charles L Sprung, Ann L Jennerich, Gavin M Joynt, Andrej Michalsen, J Randall Curtis, Linda S Efferen, Sara Leonard, Barbara Metnitz, Adam Mikstacki, Namrata Patil, Robert C McDermid, Philipp Metnitz, Richard A Mularski, Pierre Bulpa, Alexander Avidan","doi":"10.1177/08258597211002308","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597211002308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the association between provider religion and religiosity and consensus about end-of-life care and explore if geographical and institutional factors contribute to variability in practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a modified Delphi method 22 end-of-life issues consisting of 35 definitions and 46 statements were evaluated in 32 countries in North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Australia and South Africa. A multidisciplinary, expert group from specialties treating patients at the end-of-life within each participating institution assessed the association between 7 key statements and geography, religion, religiosity and institutional factors likely influencing the development of consensus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 3049 participants, 1366 (45%) responded. Mean age of respondents was 45 ± 9 years and 55% were females. Following 2 Delphi rounds, consensus was obtained for 77 (95%) of 81 definitions and statements. There was a significant difference in responses across geographical regions. South African and North American respondents were more likely to encourage patients to write advance directives. Fewer Eastern European and Asian respondents agreed with withdrawing life-sustaining treatments without consent of patients or surrogates. While respondent's religion, years in practice or institution did not affect their agreement, religiosity, physician specialty and responsibility for end-of-life decisions did.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Variability in agreement with key consensus statements about end-of-life care is related primarily to differences among providers, with provider-level variations related to differences in religiosity and specialty. Geography also plays a role in influencing some end-of-life practices. This information may help understanding ethical dilemmas and developing culturally sensitive end-of-life care strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"316-324"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25560135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hannah Phillips, Sarah Perry, Laura A Shinkunas, Erica M Carlisle
{"title":"Procedural Interventions for Terminally Ill Children - Are We Aiding Palliation?","authors":"Hannah Phillips, Sarah Perry, Laura A Shinkunas, Erica M Carlisle","doi":"10.1177/08258597241255453","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08258597241255453","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Many children undergo surgery or an invasive procedure during their terminal hospital admission.<sup>1</sup> The types of procedures, patients, and the intent of the procedures has not been well defined. Understanding these details may help pediatric surgeons better determine the clinical settings in which certain procedures will not enhance palliation or survival. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective single institution chart review was performed for patients age 14 days to 18 years with chronic conditions who died while inpatient from 2013-2017. Data was gathered on demographics, primary diagnosis, intubation status, palliative care involvement, duration of hospital stay, length of palliative care involvement, and total number of procedures. Negative binomial regression was used to assess association with number of procedures. <b>Results:</b> 132 children met inclusion criteria. Most children were White and less than one year old. The most common type of diagnosis was cardiac in nature. Children underwent an average of three procedures. 75% were intubated and 77.5% had palliative care involved. Patients who were less than one year old at death were more likely to have been intubated, had longer terminal hospital stays, and had more procedures. Those who were intubated underwent more procedures and had longer hospital stays. Those with longer palliative care involvement had fewer procedures. <b>Conclusions:</b> Children undergo a significant number of surgical procedures during their terminal hospitalization. This may be influenced by age, intubation status, and length of stay. Ongoing study may help refine which procedures may have limited impact on survival in the chronically ill pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":51096,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"291-297"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141075147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}