Work Package 3 Education for ICU Clinicians in Basic Palliative Care
Launched by HEINRICH-HEINE UNIVERSITY, DUESSELDORF · May 21, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of February 12, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
Background Around 10% of all deceased people in the population die after being admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). These patients may have distressing symptoms and may receive more intensive life-prolonging treatment than they would have chosen themselves. This can lead to family stress, but also to mental distress among intensive care staff.
The EPIC project aims at sustainably improving palliative care for seriously ill patients and their families in ICUs. To this aim, an interdisciplinary consortium is working together to provide a new practical palliative care model using telemed...
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.
About Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and education. Renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare and interdisciplinary collaboration, the university plays a pivotal role in clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. With a robust infrastructure and a commitment to ethical standards, Heinrich-Heine University fosters an environment that supports cutting-edge research initiatives, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and therapeutic interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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