Home death versus hospital death: a retrospective analysis of patients in palliative care.

However, clinical factors may influence this outcome.

No statistically significant differences were observed between age or sex and place of death.

Hospitalized patients presented with a greater number of symptoms, although no significant differences were found for pain and dyspnea.

The use of oxygen was significantly higher in the inpatient setting, while oral and enteral feeding was more feasible at home.