Can a simple questionnaire improve spiritual care for the dying?
NCT ID NCT06206551
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficial for both patients and caregivers.
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University Hospital Muenster
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple questionnaire helps doctors and chaplains better address patients' spiritual needs in palliative care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups.
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