Subcutaneous administration of drugs in palliative care: Results of a systematic observational study

Bartz L, Klein C, Seifert A, Herget I, Ostgathe C, Stiel S (2014)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Book Volume: 48

Pages Range: 540-547

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.10.018

Abstract

Conclusion. The results of this study acknowledge the clinical practice of subcutaneous administration of medication as a very flexible, broadly feasible, rather safe, and nonburdensome method. Nevertheless, this practice is not free from complications, needs appropriate nursing care, and requires standardized policies and procedures.

Authors with CRIS profile

Lena Bartz Department of Palliative Medicine Carsten Klein Department of Palliative Medicine Christoph Ostgathe Department of Palliative Medicine

Involved external institutions

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Bartz, L., Klein, C., Seifert, A., Herget, I., Ostgathe, C., & Stiel, S. (2014). Subcutaneous administration of drugs in palliative care: Results of a systematic observational study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 48(4), 540-547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.10.018

MLA:

Bartz, Lena, et al. "Subcutaneous administration of drugs in palliative care: Results of a systematic observational study." Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 48.4 (2014): 540-547.

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