Setting goals for hospitalized children with complex medical needs
This study looks at how to help children with complex medical conditions and their families set goals during hospital stays. It aims to improve communication and care planning.
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Who can take part
- You are a child aged 7 to 17 years old
- You are currently in the hospital or have been in the hospital within the last 3 months for at least 4 days
- You can speak and understand English
- You agree to take part, and your parent or guardian also agrees
- You are a patient at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
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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