Why the study?
What are the attitudes and experiences of hospice and palliative care providers regarding the management of cardiac devices near the end of life?
Population
Hospice and palliative care providers (doctors and nurses) attending a national conference
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Highlights gaps in protocols and provider involvement for end-of-life device deactivation; leaves open whether guidelines or education close these gaps.
What are the attitudes and experiences of hospice and palliative care providers regarding the management of cardiac devices near the end of life?
Hospice and palliative care providers support disabling cardiac devices in terminally ill patients but lack institutional protocols and direct involvement, highlighting a need for guidelines and education.
Morrison et al. (2010) studied this question.
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