End-of-life research on patients' attitudes in Germany: A feasibility study

Voltz R, Galushko M, Walisko J, Pfaff H, Nauck F, Radbruch L, Ostgathe C (2010)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2010

Journal

Supportive Care in Cancer Springer

Book Volume: 18

Pages Range: 317-320

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-009-0654-y

Abstract

Introduction: So far, hardly any experience exists whether end-of-life research on patients' attitudes towards hastened death in Germany is feasible and how it is perceived by the patients. Materials and methods: During the initial phase of a validation study of the German version of the Schedule of Attitudes towards Hastened Death, we documented reasons for non-inclusion. Results and discussion: Of 124 patients seen on the participating palliative care units, 18 (15%) were finally included in the study. Reasons for non-inclusion were mainly due to the clinical status of the patients; the German specific history of involuntary euthanasia during the Nazi regime did not prevent patients to participate. Conclusion: We conclude that end-of-life research in Germany is indeed feasible, however, faces difficulties similar to the international experience. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Köln DE Germany (DE) Universität zu Köln DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Göttingen DE Germany (DE) Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen DE Germany (DE)

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APA:

Voltz, R., Galushko, M., Walisko, J., Pfaff, H., Nauck, F., Radbruch, L., & Ostgathe, C. (2010). End-of-life research on patients' attitudes in Germany: A feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 18(3), 317-320. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-009-0654-y

MLA:

Voltz, R., et al. "End-of-life research on patients' attitudes in Germany: A feasibility study." Supportive Care in Cancer 18.3 (2010): 317-320.

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