END OF LIFE

This study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 patients with life-limiting conditions or frailty. Nurses used guidelines to discuss causes and treatments with patients, creating a personalized plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduces dry mouth sever…

This study tested whether watching calming nature scenes together in virtual reality could help hospice patients and their caregivers feel better. 26 patient-caregiver pairs tried the shared VR experience. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, fear of death, and pain, …

This study tested the Palliate intervention, a set of training materials and instructions designed to help family carers prepare and give 'as-needed' medications to loved ones dying at home. Thirty adults evaluated the materials for acceptability and usability. The goal is to imp…

This study tested a 4-week online mindful compassion program for women who had finished cancer treatment and were in hospice care at home. The goal was to see if it could improve sexual function, well-being, and quality of life. Twenty-two women took part, and the program include…

This study surveys intensive care unit (ICU) doctors and nurses across Europe and Israel about their understanding of palliative care and local laws regarding end-of-life decisions. The goal is to measure how aware clinicians are of palliative care practices and the legal framewo…

This study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. Researchers measured whether this improved the child's qual…

This study tested a communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' for older adults with advanced kidney disease. Doctors were trained to discuss best, worst, and most likely outcomes for treatment options. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients receive more pallia…

This study tested a device called ANI that measures heart rate changes to assess comfort in patients who cannot speak, such as those in end-of-life care. Twenty non-communicating patients in a palliative care unit were monitored during a painful procedure. The device's readings w…

This study looked at how often family members and doctors disagree about decisions to limit life-sustaining treatments in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers observed 429 adult ICU patients in France whose treatment was being limited. The goal was to measure the frequency …