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Frail elderly and palliative care.

Gloria Saavedra Muñoz¹, Ma Pilar Barreto Martín

¹Hospital La Magdalena, Castellón, Spain. saavedra_glo@gva.es

|October 23, 2008

Summary

Suffering in frail elderly patients is complex and varies individually. A moderate link exists between well-being and time perception, with a notable information gap between patients and families.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Palliative Care
Psychology

Background:

Frail elderly patients at end-of-life experience unique suffering.
Assessing suffering and well-being in this population requires tailored methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors causing suffering in frail elderly end-of-life patients.
To explore patient coping resources and assess subjective well-being.
To evaluate the relationship between time perception and well-being.

Main Methods:

Utilized the ESYP form for individual assessment of 40 frail elderly patients.
Employed descriptive analysis and Spearman's correlation coefficient.
Assessed patient perception of time passing and need for information.

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Main Results:

No universal symptom caused suffering; individual concern levels varied significantly.
A moderate correlation was observed between subjective well-being and time perception.
A discrepancy exists in information needs expressed by patients versus their families.

Conclusions:

Suffering in frail elderly end-of-life patients is highly individualized.
Patient perception of time passing may serve as an indicator of well-being.
Addressing the information gap between patients and families is crucial for improved care.