Nationwide Analysis of Palliative Care Utilization Among Ischemic Stroke Hospitalizations

Background/Objectives: Palliative care (PC) is an integral component of ischemic stroke management, yet contemporary nationwide data on its utilization, recent utilization rates, and associated disparities are lacking. This study examined PC utilization rates, demographic disparities, and clinical factors associated with receipt of PC (PC) across ischemic stroke hospitalizations in the United States (US) from 2016 to 2022.