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Going Beyond the Do-Not-Resuscitate Order: Comparing the Care Received by Cancer Patients with Respect to Hospice
Mohammad M Alnaeem1, Salam Bani Hani2, Raid Abujebbeh1
1Department of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to compare the treatment given to cancer patients in intensive care units (ICUs) who require or do not require hospice care.
Materials And Methods:
A descriptive retrospective design was used. A total of 193 files were reviewed for admitted cancer patients.
Results:
Individuals requiring hospice care had longer hospital stays (t=1.22, p<.05) and were less likely to be sent to palliative care (X2= 183.5, p<.05). The majority of patients were intubated (72.4%), got intravenous hydration (84.5%), and received antibiotics (81.3%). There was a statistically significant difference in the fluid administration (X2= 1.76, p<.05), antibiotic administration (X2= 1.64, p<.05), and mechanical ventilation (X2= 2.71, p<.05) between individuals who require hospice care and those who do not.
Conclusion:
It is necessary to enhance the dialogue between doctors, patients, and caregivers regarding peaceful death and reduce unnecessary treatment.
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