Hospice and Palliative Medicine Clinicians' Attitudes Towards Left Ventricular Assist Device Deactivation (S793)

Abstract

Conclusions. Over one in five older adults in the US experiences dyspnea. Older adults with dyspnea are about 50% more likely to develop new or worsened disability or die during the next 4 years. Implications for Research, Policy, or Practice. There is no perfect test for dyspnea. As with pain, asking about dyspnea should be a routine component of care for older adults. Results. Forty-two (44%) program directors participated in the survey out of 94 ACGME accredited 456 Vol. 49 No.