Title
Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke
Authoring Organization
Endorsing Organization
American Academy of Neurology
Publication Month/Year
December 16, 2024
Last Updated Month/Year
December 16, 2024
Document Type
Consensus
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To provide an update on palliative care needs specific to stroke and provide key points for clinicians and health care systems caring for patients with stroke and their families. The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this statement as an educational tool for neurologists.
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Hospice, Hospital, Long term care
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Counseling, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D010166 - Palliative Care, D020521 - Stroke
Keywords
stroke, palliative care, End-of-Life Care
Source Citation
Creutzfeldt CJ, Bu J, Comer A, Enguidanos S, Lutz B, Robinson MT, Zahuranec DB, Holloway RG; American Heart Association Stroke Council; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; and Council on Clinical Cardiology. Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2024 Dec 16. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000479. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39676661.