Palliative care education for ICU staff
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is a training program for ICU healthcare workers to learn basic palliative care. It helps staff support patients and families better during serious illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You work in the ICU as a doctor or nurse, or are part of the EPIC training study.
- You have taken part in workshops for patients and families.
- You agree to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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