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Background:

  • Terminal restlessness is common in hospice but lacks clear definition and management guidelines.
  • This ambiguity causes caregiver distress and diagnostic delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore hospice clinicians' perspectives on defining, diagnosing, and pharmacologically managing terminal restlessness.
  • To understand current clinical practices in end-of-life care for this symptom.

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  • Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 18 hospice clinicians.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews to identify common themes.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians face diagnostic challenges distinguishing terminal restlessness from delirium or pain.
  • Common symptoms include agitation, confusion, and movement, often associated with the active dying process.
  • Treatment approaches vary, with a tendency towards sedating medications when death is imminent.

Conclusions:

  • Hospice clinicians experience uncertainty in diagnosing and managing terminal restlessness.
  • Variability in clinical approaches and lack of standardized treatments are significant issues.
  • Further research is required to refine diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for terminal restlessness.