The most common primary cancer sites in these patients were lung (41%), GI (28%), ovarian (20%) and liver (10%). Physical and psychological symptoms were assessed using different scales. The median number of symptoms was 13.5 (range: 9-18) on admission, among which
pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, fatigue and depression were the most common. There was 23% mortality during palliative care ward stay. Anorexia-cachexia and dyspnea symptoms showed highest mortality association with in ward mortality Conclusions: A very rational approach in regards to socioeconomic beliefs and symptom presentation is required for relief of these incurable symptoms at the end stage of life for these patients.
pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, fatigue and depression were the most common. There was 23% mortality during palliative care ward stay. Anorexia-cachexia and dyspnea symptoms showed highest mortality association with in ward mortality Conclusions: A very rational approach in regards to socioeconomic beliefs and symptom presentation is required for relief of these incurable symptoms at the end stage of life for these patients.
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