Experiences and perceptions of continuous deep sedation: An interview study among Dutch patients and relatives

• Main Authors: Louise Annemoon Jonker (Author), Madelon T. Heijltjes (Author), Judith A. C. Rietjens (Author), Agnes van derHeide (Author), Geeske Hendriksen (Author), Johannes J. M. vanDelden (Author), Ghislaine J. M. W. vanThiel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The incidence of continuous deep sedation (CDS) has more than doubled over the last decade in The Netherlands, while reasons for this increase are not fully understood. Patients and relatives have an essential role in deciding on CDS. We hypothesize that the increase in CDS pract...