Researchers track how doctors provide comfort care for seriously ill patients
NCT ID NCT06909968
Summary
This study observed 178 patients with advanced cancer, lung disease, or kidney failure to understand when and how palliative care (comfort-focused treatment) should be provided alongside regular medical care. Researchers tracked patients' standard treatment without changing it, aiming to identify the best timing and approach for palliative support. The goal was to learn how to better tailor comfort care to avoid overly aggressive treatments near the end of life.
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Locations
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IRST IRCCS UO Cure Palliative
Meldola, 47014, Italy
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Rete Cure Palliative AUSL Bologna
Bologna, BO, 40124, Italy
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U.O. Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni - Ospedale M. Bufalini
Forlì, FC, 47121, Italy
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U.O. Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto Renale, Policlinico Sant'Orsola
Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy
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U.O. Pneumologia e Terapia Intensiva Respiratoria, Policlinico Sant'Orsola
Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy
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