05), suggesting that caregivers with lower perceived competence were associated with higher patient death rates.ConclusionPUs in palliative care are associated with high mortality and complex care demands. The results emphasize the importance of caregiver psychological well-being in influencing patient outcomes. Multidisciplinary strategies that include both clinical wound management and structured psychosocial support for caregivers are essential to improve the quality of care and survival among this vulnerable population.
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