END OF LIFE CARE

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study tests a program called Die-logue, where middle-aged adults (40-60) join a group discussion about death and then watch online videos on advance care planning. Researchers want to see if this improves their attitudes toward death, ability to cope, and readiness to make e…

This observational study will use a non-invasive brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence to detect and record brain activity in terminally ill patients immediately after clinical death. Researchers aim to capture organized neurocognitive signals, such as gamma waves,…

This study will analyze popular medical TV series to see how they depict end-of-life care, death, and violence toward healthcare workers. Researchers will review 500 episodes, counting and categorizing violent acts and death scenes. The goal is to understand whether these portray…

This study looks at how doctors in Swedish intensive care units (ICUs) make decisions about whether to continue or stop life-sustaining treatment for critically ill children. Researchers will interview 30 specialist physicians to understand their experiences, attitudes, and the e…