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Time-related Terminologies Used in Study Topic and Abstract
| Terminologies |
Number
of studies <(%) a |
Median survival in days (IQR) b |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced | 123 (17) | 114 (57-179) |
| End of life | 30 (4) | 63 (24-122) |
| Terminal | 77 (10) | 42 (25-84) |
| End stage | 11 (2) | 25 (14-60) |
| Dying | 19 (3) | 4 (3-16) |
Abbreviations: IQR = Interquartile range
Among the studies that reported the time-related characteristics
Median survival only based on studies that reported actual survival (247 studies)
