PALLIATIVE CARE

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress in people receiving palliative care. Twenty adults with a life expectancy of one year or less will use VR goggles and report their feelings before and after. The goal i…

This study tests whether a mobile app called SUPPORT+ can help adults with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative care feel better and stay out of the hospital. Participants use the app to report symptoms weekly, get self-care tips, and receive nurse follow-up for severe is…

This study aims to find out how many people over 75 who visit the emergency department have needs for palliative care (care that focuses on comfort and quality of life) and whether those needs are written down in their medical records. Researchers will talk to patients and review…

This study observes how doctors, patients, and families use time-limited trials (TLTs) for people in the ICU who need a breathing machine. A TLT is a shared plan to try ICU treatments for a set time, then check if the patient is recovering. The goal is to find the best way to use…

This study tests a computer alert that encourages doctors to provide or request palliative care for hospitalized patients at high risk of dying within six months. The goal is to see if this nudge helps patients spend more days at home and less time in the hospital. About 19,000 a…

This study surveys about 580 healthcare workers in Spain to understand which parts of home-based palliative care they think are most important and how well they are doing. The goal is to improve care for people with serious illnesses by focusing on what matters most to the care t…

This study tests a screening tool called NECPAL to identify hospitalized patients with advanced chronic diseases who could benefit from palliative care. Researchers will check 200 adults to see how many are flagged by the tool and whether they are already receiving palliative car…

This study looks at how family doctors in Latin America provide palliative care—care that helps people with serious illnesses feel better and live as well as possible. Researchers will work with 30 to 50 healthcare professionals to understand what helps or hinders this care. The …

This study planned to test if a nurse-led card game called Go Wish could help people with progressive chronic illnesses write down their care wishes in advance directives. The game was designed to make these difficult conversations easier and more personal. However, the study was…

This study tests whether showing older patients with advanced kidney disease a video about advance care planning helps them make better medical decisions. 456 people aged 65 and older took part. The goal is to see if the video leads to more discussions and documentation of their …

This study looks back at the medical records of 286 patients who received palliative care and passed away in 2024 at NOVO Hospital in France. The goal is to understand who these patients were, how their care was organized, and how their doctors were involved. Researchers hope thi…