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Number of articles that recommended palliative care referral for physical or emotional symptoms
| Sub-category | N (% = N/51) |
|---|---|
| Mood disturbance | 15 (29) |
| Dyspnea | 11 (22) |
| Fatigue | 3 (6) |
| Refractory pain | 4 (8) |
| Weight loss | 4 (8) |
| Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale > 7 | 3 (6) |
| Refractory angina | 2 (4) |
| Insomnia | 1 (2) |
| Frailty | 1 (2) |
| Unspecified | 33 (65) |
