Management of Common Symptoms at End of Life in Acute Care Settings

Abstract 

Symptom management at end of life is one of the many methods aimed at improving the quality of dying. Knowledge of symptoms and their management will help clinicians provide the best possible care to patients and their families. The purpose of this article is to discuss common symptoms, frequency of symptoms, appropriate assessment, and interventions. This article focuses on pain, constipation, dyspnea, fatigue, depression, and delirium.

Keywords:  Constipation , delirium , depression , dyspnea , fatigue , end of life , pain , symptom management