Factors associated with a positive response to the surprise question in complex chronic patients treated by advanced practice nurses in primary care

Rafael Montoya-Juárez; Jesús Fernández-Rodríguez; Rosario Cabeza-Pérez; Antonia Fernández-Leyva; Ana Alejandra Esteban-Burgos; Luz M. Iribarne-Durán; Manuel López-Morales

doi:10.1186/s12904-026-01986-5

January 28, 2026BMC Palliative CareOpen Access

Factors associated with a positive response to the surprise question in complex chronic patients treated by advanced practice nurses in primary care

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The surprise question effectively identifies patients who may benefit from advanced care planning.
Positive responses were most prevalent in patients with better socio-economic conditions and lower symptom burden.
Observational analysis across various healthcare settings involved 200 chronic patients receiving care from advanced practice nurses.
Findings underscore the need for tailored care approaches based on individual patient factors.

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Observational analysis identifies factors influencing positive responses to the surprise question in chronic patients, highlighting care improvement opportunities.

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Montoya-Juárez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75d4fc6e9836116a271d5 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-026-01986-5

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