Coaching hospital teams to make better treatment decisions
This study tests whether coaching doctors and nurses helps them make better decisions about treatment for patients who may be getting too much care. It aims to improve how teams talk about and decide on treatment limits, which could lead to more appropriate care for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient for whom at least two doctors are unsure if the current treatment is too much or not helpful.
- You are a family member of such a patient.
- You are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional caring for hospitalized patients.
- You are being treated or working in one of the participating departments at Ghent University Hospital.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand Dutch questionnaires.
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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