Clinical and Communication Factors Associated With Family Conflict in Palliative Care Units: A Survey of Bereaved Families in Japan

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Jun Hamano · University of Tsukuba

Kento Masukawa · Tohoku University

Masanori Mori · Seirei Mikatabara General Hospital

Takashi Yamaguchi · Kobe University

Hiroyuki Otani · National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center

Hiroto Ishiki · Tokyo National Hospital

Yutaka Hatano

Abstract

Our findings suggest that abrupt clinical deterioration is associated with family conflict. Confirming patients' and families' wishes regarding CPR during hospitalization may help reduce family conflict in PCUs.

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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

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Published in: Cancer Medicine

Volume 14, Issue 17, pp. e71192-e71192

DOI: 10.1002/cam4.71192

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Clinical and Communication Factors Associated With Family Conflict in Palliative Care Units: A Survey of Bereaved Families in Japan

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