Do preparation and life completion discussions improve functioning and quality of life in seriously ill patients? Pilot randomized control trial

Significant palliative care intervention has focused on physical pain and symptom control; yet less empirical evidence supports efforts to address the psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of experience. To evaluate the impact of an intervention (Outlook) that promotes discussions of end-of-life pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of palliative medicine 2008-11, Vol.11 (9), p.1234-1240
Hauptverfasser:	Steinhauser, Karen E, Alexander, Stewart C, Byock, Ira R, George, Linda K, Olsen, Maren K, Tulsky, James A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activities of Daily Living Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged North Carolina Palliative Care - methods Quality of Life - psychology Severity of Illness Index Spirituality Terminal Care - psychology
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