Can palliative care help older ICU patients and families?
NCT ID NCT04921631
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding specialty palliative care early on to standard ICU care can improve the experience for critically ill older adults (age 60+) and their families. Over 1,000 patients and their family members took part. The goal was to see if this approach leads to more patient-centered care and less distress for families.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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