Changes in End-of-Life Quality in Patients With Terminal Cancer During Their Last 6 Months of Life: A Longitudinal Study

Based on the findings, different aspects of EOL quality decline at different rates as patients approach death. In terms of the most poorly rated subdimensions, "symptoms and personal control" exhibited a substantial and accelerating decrease across the 6 months before death, while "death preparation" exhibited a gradual decline close to death only. Health care professionals should prioritize symptom management and death preparation for patients with terminal cancer by carefully assessing and promptly identifying their needs and developing effective, individualized care plans.