Palliative care and end stage liver disease: A survey study comparing perspectives of hepatology and palliative care physicians and clinical scenarios that could require palliative care intervention

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- Oliveira, Hugo M.
- Ramos, Jose Presa
- Rego, Francisca
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Abstract
Background and aims: The prevalence and mortality of chronic liver disease has risen significantly. In end stage liver disease (ESLD) the survival of patients is approximately 2 years. Despite the poor prognosis and high symptom burden of these patients, integration of palliative care is reduced. We aim to analyze the agreement between palliative care and hepatology physicians of clinical scenarios that could require palliative care intervention. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Palliative care and hepatology physicians were surveyed. Using a five-point Likert scale, their perceptions of palliative care in ESLD were rated. Their agreement in clinical scenarios that could require palliative care intervention were evaluated. Analyses were conducted to assess any differences by primary role (hepatology vs. palliative care) and length of practice (<10 years vs. 10 years). Results: A total of 123 responses were obtained: 52% from palliative care and 48% from hepatology. The majority (66.7%) work in the field for up to ten years. There was a great consensus in 4 of the 8 clinical scenarios. In scenarios with less consensus, the area of activity and length of practice influence the reliance of physicians on palliative care. Involvement of palliative care in ESLD was considered ``rare'' by 30% and 61% consider difficult to predict the prognosis. More than 90% support medical training in both areas of activity. Conclusion: The current involvement of palliative care is considered low, but there are clinical conditions that reveal a clear consensus and there's a unanimous view of the relevance of training.
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- ISSN/ISSNe:
- 2210-741X, 2210-7401
- Tipo:
- Article
- Páginas:
- 102416-102416
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- www.scopus.com
Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology Elsevier Masson s.r.l.
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- Palliative care; End stage liver disease; Hospice; Liver cirrhosis
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Oliveira HM,Ramos JP,Rego F,Nunes R. Palliative care and end stage liver disease: A survey study comparing perspectives of hepatology and palliative care physicians and clinical scenarios that could require palliative care intervention. Clin. Res. Hepatol. Gastroenterol. 2024. 48. (7):p. 102416-102416. IF:2,700. (3).