Trends in preferred place of death among patients with bladder cancer in the United States, 2000 to 2020.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-15-2026

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Understanding trends in end-of-life care for bladder cancer patients is essential in improving palliative care planning. This study analyzes trends in preferred place of death among bladder cancer patients in the United States from year 2000 to 2020.

METHODS: Data from the CDC WONDER database were used to identify 293,906 deaths caused by bladder cancer. Further data on patient place of death, age, demographics, census geographic region, and year of death were recorded. Place of death was used as a proxy for preferred place of death. A multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine associations between preferred place of death and other variables.

RESULTS: At-home deaths were most common among individuals aged 75-84 years of age (42,644 deaths) and 85+ years of age (32,806 deaths). Hospice use was highest among the 75-84 age group (8,754 deaths) and 85+ age group (7,358 deaths). Nursing home deaths were highest in the 85+ age group (26,216 deaths), with significant age-related differences (

SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: The results indicate that utilization of hospice care and home-based end-of-life care have risen in prominence though disparities are present across racial and regional groups. Further studies are needed to better understand potential barriers to end-of-life care among bladder cancer patients.

Publication Title

Palliat Support Care

Volume

24

First Page

108

Last Page

108

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