Experiences and Opinions Related to End-of-Life Discussion: From Oncologists' and Resident Physicians' Perspectives / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지
Cancer Research and Treatment
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: 614-623, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-714213
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aims of this study were to explore how oncologists and resident physicians practice end-of-life (EOL) discussions and to solicit their opinions on EOL discussions as a means to improve the quality of EOL care. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A survey questionnaire was developed to explore the experiences and opinions about EOL discussions among oncologists and residents. Descriptive statistics, the t test, and the chisquare test were performed for the analyses.RESULTS:
A total of 147 oncologists and 229 residents participated in this study. The study respondents reported diverse definitions of “terminal state,” and mostrespondents tried to disclose the patient's condition to the patient and/or family members. Both groups were involved in EOL care discussions, with a rather low satisfaction level (57.82/100). The best timing to initiate discussionwas consideredwhen metastasis or disease recurrence occurred orwhen withdrawal of chemotherapy was anticipated. Furthermore, the study respondents suggested that patients and their family members should be included in the EOL discussion. Medical, legal, and ethical knowledge and communication difficulties along with practical issues were revealed as barriers and facilitators for EOL discussion.CONCLUSION:
This study explored various perspectives of oncologists and resident physicians for EOL discussion. Since the Life-Sustaining-Treatment Decision-Making Act will be implemented shortly in Korea, now is the time for oncologists and residents to prepare themselves by acquiring legal knowledge and communication skills. To achieve this, education, training, and clinical tools for healthcare professionals are required.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Atenção à Saúde
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Planejamento Antecipado de Cuidados
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Tratamento Farmacológico
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Educação
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Metástase Neoplásica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Cancer Research and Treatment
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
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