Patterns of suffering in palliative care: A descriptive study

• Main Authors: Beng, Tan Seng, Ting, Tan Ting, Karupiah, Malathi, Ni, Cheah Xin, Li, Hong Li, Guan, Ng Chong, Loh, Ee Chin, Lam, Chee Loong, Tan, Maw Pin
• Format: Article
• Published: SAGE Publications Inc 2021
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34157/

Suffering experiences are common phenomena in palliative care. In this study, we aim to explore the different patterns of suffering in palliative care. Adult palliative care patients were recruited from the University of Malaya Medical Centre. Suffering scores were charted 3 times a day for a week....