Deprescribing for patients nearing end of life: views, barriers and facilitators of palliative care patients, carers and nurses
Deprescribing was deemed essential for patients nearing end of life by patients, carers, and community palliative care nurses. Future research should broaden its scope to encompass diverse healthcare systems and settings, examining how cultural and professional factors influence end-of-life care, thus offering a more comprehensive understanding of deprescribing in various contexts.
Authors
- Aidah Abdul Hassan Chin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-7280)
- Pauline Siew Mei Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9940-9644)
- Sylvia McCarthy
Institutions
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur (MY)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Sunway University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10522-3
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00