Palliative care assessment for older patients in the emergency department
This study is for older adults (65+) who come to the emergency department and may need palliative care, which focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing a disease. By joining, you help doctors learn how to better support patients like you during their hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years old or older.
- You must have just been admitted to the geriatric emergency department.
- You must be able to understand and agree to join the study.
- You must be able to read Danish.
- You must not have severe memory or thinking problems.
- The study focuses on people with serious illness needing comfort-focused care.
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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