Physician Perceptions About Parenteral Hydration in Latin America and Spain

The purpose of this study is to assess palliative care physicians' attitudes, beliefs and practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life in Latin America and Spain. Objectives: 1. To assess palliative care physicians' attitudes, beliefs and practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life in Latin America and Spain. 2. To assess cross-national differences in practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life. (Latin America vs. Spain). 3. To determine the percentage of physicians who practice parenteral hydration at the end-of-life in the hospital setting and the home setting. 4. To examine the association between providers' parenteral hydration practice patterns and: * 1\. provider demographic characteristics; * 2\. specific characteristics of their practice settings; and * 3\. training and experience in end of life care; 5. To determine which factors most predict the practice of parenteral hydration at the end of life among palliative care physicians.

Sex

All

Minimum age

18 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Palliative care physicians practicing in Latin America and Spain and affiliated with either the ALCP or SECPAL.
2. Physicians must report dedicating at least 30% of their practice to palliative care.
3. Physician must be 18 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) None