Table 2 Symptoms present in multiple observations in ≤ 7 days before death in all 24 patients
From: Symptoms and treatment when death is expected in dementia patients in long-term care facilities
| Â | N | % |
|---|---|---|
MSSE | 31 | 100 |
Restlessness/not calm | 6 | 19.4 |
Screams | 2 | 6.5 |
Pain | 11 | 35.5 |
Decubitus ulcers | 2 | 6.5 |
Malnutrition | 13 | 41.9 |
Eating disorders | 12 | 38.7 |
Invasive action | 1 | 3.2 |
Unstable medical condition | 4 | 12.9 |
Suffering according to medical opinion | 10 | 32.3 |
EOLD-CAD | 40 | 100 |
Discomfort | 15 | 37.5 |
Pain | 6 | 15.0 |
Restlessness/not calm | 7 | 17.5 |
Shortness of breath | 12 | 30.0 |
Choking | 4 | 10.0 |
Gurgling | 2 | 5.0 |
Difficulty swallowing | 8 | 20.0 |
Fear | 2 | 5.0 |
Anxiety | 5 | 12.5 |
Crying | 0 | 0 |
Moaning | 6 | 15.0 |
Serenity | 34 | 85.0 |
Peace | 36 | 90.0 |
Calm | 35 | 87.5 |