Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions in End-of-Life Cancer Patients in Home-Based Hospice Care
The findings highlight critical gaps in medication management for end-of-life cancer patients. Systematic deprescribing protocols and improved strategies to address opioid stigma and prescribing hesitancy are essential to align treatments with end-of-life care goals and enhance patient quality of life.
Authors
- Junyong Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9467-9277)
- Chung-Woo Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2851-2521)
- Soo Kyung Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4137-1671)
- Jung Ran Kim
- Hwa Sun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8900-079X)
- Hak Ryeong Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1819-1015)
Institutions
- Veterans Health Service Medical Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.03.021
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.67