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Arkadi Yakirevitch1, Michaela Bercovici, Lela Migirov

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel. arkadiyak@hotmail.com

Journal of Palliative Medicine
|January 25, 2006
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A significant majority of hospice patients experience hyposmia, or decreased sense of smell. This study highlights the high incidence of olfactory dysfunction in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Olfactory research
  • Clinical assessment
  • Hospice care

Background:

  • A normal sense of smell is vital for overall well-being.
  • Cancer is linked to impaired olfactory function, but direct evidence is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess olfactory status in hospice patients.
  • To determine the prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in a hospital-based hospice setting.

Main Methods:

  • Olfactory function was evaluated in 42 hospice patients.
  • The "Sniffin' Sticks" kit was utilized for quantitative olfactory assessment.

Main Results:

  • 60% of patients (25 out of 42) were diagnosed with hyposmia.
  • A high incidence of decreased olfactory function was observed.

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Conclusions:

  • Hospice patients exhibit a high prevalence of reduced olfactory ability.
  • Further research may explore the implications of hyposmia in palliative care.