Health care utilization at end of life among patients with lung or pancreatic cancer. Comparison between two Swedish cohorts

The purpose was to analyze trends in intensity of care at End-of-life (EOL), in two cohorts of patients with lung or pancreatic cancer. We used population-based registry data on health care utilization to describe proportions and intensity of care at EOL comparing the two cohorts (deceased in the years of 2010 and 2017 respectively) in the region of Stockholm, Sweden. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used for associations. A moderation variable was added to assess for the effect of SPC at home between the cohorts. Intensity of care at EOL increased over time between the cohorts, especially use of SACT, increased with 10%, p