| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5578401 | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | 2016 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
Approximately one-tenth of Taiwanese cancer patients underwent EOL radiotherapy with a decreasing trend over time. Undergoing EOL radiotherapy was associated with demographics, disease characteristics, physician specialty, and primary hospital's characteristics and EOL care practice patterns. Clinical and financial interventions should target hospitals/physicians that tend to aggressively treat at-risk cancer patients at EOL to carefully evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of using EOL radiotherapy.
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Authors
Yen-Ni PhD, Skye Hung-Chun MD, Tsang-Wu MD, Wen-Cheng MD, Jen-Shi MD, Siew Tzuh DNSc,