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Introduction <p>Heart failure (HF) patients experience significant palliative care needs (PCN), which can be assessed using the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale (IPOS). This study evaluates PCN in hospitalized HF patients and their association with patient characteristics and mortality.</p> Population and methods <p>A prospective observational study was conducted on 160 hospitalized HF patients in Vietnam. PCN were assessed using IPOS (17 questions, scored 0–4, none to severe). PCN was defined as ≥ 2 items scoring 4 or ≥ 3 items scoring ≥ 3. All-cause mortality was tracked post-discharge.&#xa0;</p> Results <p>PCN were identified in 59.4% of patients, with shortness of breath (57.5%), weakness (51.9%), and pain (45.6%) being the most common symptoms at moderate severity. PCN correlated with longer HF duration, lower eGFR, and specific medication use (intravenous drugs, RAAS inhibitors, MRAs). PCN independently predicted higher post-discharge mortality (adjusted HR: 2.63, 95% CI 1.06–6.53, p=0.037).</p> Conclusion <p>PCN are prevalent in hospitalized HF patients and independently associated with increased mortality, underscoring the need for routine PCN assessment and early palliative care integration.</p>

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Holistic symptom burden and prognostic value of palliative care needs in heart failure: insights from the integrated palliative care outcome scale

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    2025年11月3日

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  • Do Thi Hien,
  • Nguyen Thi Kieu Ly,
  • Nguyen Quy Quyen,
  • Le Thanh Ha,
  • Nguyen Thi Hong Nga,
  • To Lan Phuong,
  • Nguyen Thanh Hai,
  • Doan Van Nghia,
  • Do Thi Trang,
  • Pham Truong Son,
  • Nguyen Van Hinh

摘要

Introduction

Heart failure (HF) patients experience significant palliative care needs (PCN), which can be assessed using the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale (IPOS). This study evaluates PCN in hospitalized HF patients and their association with patient characteristics and mortality.

Population and methods

A prospective observational study was conducted on 160 hospitalized HF patients in Vietnam. PCN were assessed using IPOS (17 questions, scored 0–4, none to severe). PCN was defined as ≥ 2 items scoring 4 or ≥ 3 items scoring ≥ 3. All-cause mortality was tracked post-discharge. 

Results

PCN were identified in 59.4% of patients, with shortness of breath (57.5%), weakness (51.9%), and pain (45.6%) being the most common symptoms at moderate severity. PCN correlated with longer HF duration, lower eGFR, and specific medication use (intravenous drugs, RAAS inhibitors, MRAs). PCN independently predicted higher post-discharge mortality (adjusted HR: 2.63, 95% CI 1.06–6.53, p=0.037).

Conclusion

PCN are prevalent in hospitalized HF patients and independently associated with increased mortality, underscoring the need for routine PCN assessment and early palliative care integration.