Sarah Ananda Gomes, Danielle Nunes Moura Silva, Flavia Sorice, Alexandra Arantes, Rafaela Peixoto, Renata Ferrari, Matheus Martins, Alexandre Jácome, Cristiane Bergerot, Andreia Cristina de Melo, Bruno Ferrari
While the positive impact of early palliative care on the quality of life of cancer patients is well established, there is a noticeable research gap in developing countries. This study sought to determine the impact of an outpatient palliative care (OPC) program on the location of death among patients in Brazil. This was a retrospective study including patients with cancer who died between January 2022 and December 2022 in 32 private cancer centers in Brazil. Data were collected from medical records, encompassing demographics, cancer characteristics, and participation in the OPC program...
March 31, 2024: Cancers