Palliative care study for older emergency patients
This study follows older patients admitted to the geriatric emergency department to better understand their palliative care needs. It aims to improve care for people with serious illnesses who may need extra support.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 64 years old.
- You must be admitted to a geriatric emergency department.
- You must be able to understand and give informed consent.
- You must be able to read Danish.
- You must not have severe memory or thinking problems.
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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