Virtual palliative care team for veterans with heart or lung disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual team of nurses and social workers who provide palliative care to veterans with heart failure, COPD, or interstitial lung disease. The goal is to improve quality of life by offering extra support at home.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of heart failure, COPD, or interstitial lung disease.
- You have seen a primary care provider in the past year.
- Your quality of life is low, as measured by a short questionnaire.
- You have a phone and can receive calls.
- You have not been diagnosed with dementia or cancer recently.
- You are not currently receiving palliative 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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