Improving palliative care for older adults in intensive care units

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What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the quality of palliative care provided to older adults in intensive care units (ICUs) through an innovative mobile app called ICUconnect. The app allows patients and their families to report their palliative care needs, helping clinicians deliver more personalized and effective care. By conducting a multicenter randomized controlled trial, the research aims to evaluate the app's effectiveness across a diverse population, ensuring that the intervention is accessible and beneficial to various racial and ethnic groups. The study seeks to address the gaps in palliative care delivery and improve overall patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Duke University
  Durham, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Cox, Christopher Ethan — Duke University
• Study coordinator: Cox, Christopher Ethan

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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