A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Prevalence of Undertreatment of Nonpain Symptoms and Factors Associated With Undertreatment in Older Nursing Home Hospice/Palliative Care Patients

摘要

BackgroundApproximately 25% of all US deaths occur in the long-term care setting, and this figure is projected to rise to 40% by the year 2040. Currently, there is limited information on nonpain symptoms and their appropriate treatment in this setting at the end of life.