Work Package 3 Education for ICU Clinicians in Basic Palliative Care

Launched by HEINRICH-HEINE UNIVERSITY, DUESSELDORF · May 21, 2024

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Work Package 3 Education for ICU Clinicians in Basic Palliative Care" is part of a larger project called EPIC, which aims to improve the care provided to seriously ill patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The focus of this trial is to train ICU staff, such as doctors and nurses, in basic palliative care, which is about providing comfort and support to patients and their families, not just trying to extend life. The training will use a mix of online learning and workshops to help staff feel more confident and knowledgeable about how to care for patients with serious illnesses in a more holistic way.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and work in an ICU, whether as a physician or a nurse. The trial will also involve family members of patients to give their perspectives during workshops. This project is still in the planning stages, and they are making sure the training materials are available in multiple languages to accommodate the diverse backgrounds of staff. Overall, this trial is an important step toward changing how care is approached in ICUs, focusing on the well-being of patients and their families during difficult times.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • ≥18 years
• • ICU staff and participants of the EPIC intervention study (physician, nurse)
• • participants of patients and family workshops
• • agreement to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \<18 years
• • rejection of study participation.