Continuous deep sedation until death in terminal cancer: a lexicometric analysis of professionals' and relatives' experience

Support Care Cancer. 2025 Oct 28;33(11):987. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-10074-y.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Continuous deep sedation (CDS) provides palliative relief for intractable suffering, especially in the context of cancer. This procedure is recognized to create a specific experiential context for both professionals implementing it and relatives supporting the patient. The aim of the current study was to explore and compare the perceptions and experiences concerning CDS.METHODS: The APSY-SED study is a multicenter, prospective, and longitudinal study using a mixed-methods design. We present here the qualitative results derived from a lexicometric analysis of interviews conducted with relatives and healthcare professionals at T1 (when CDS is initiated).RESULTS:…
Origen: Continuous deep sedation until death in terminal cancer: a lexicometric analysis of professionals' and relatives' experience – PubMed