Evaluating the impact of access to a palliative outpatient clinic on patient security and healthcare utilization
Experience of Security Having Access to Specialized Palliative Care Clinic
This study is trying to see if having access to a special palliative outpatient clinic makes cancer patients feel safer and helps them use healthcare services better compared to those who don’t have access.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Skane Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lund) |
| Trial ID | NCT06393569 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the experiences of patients with cancer who have access to a specialized palliative outpatient clinic compared to those who do not. It focuses on aspects such as feelings of security, accessibility to care, and the utilization of healthcare services. The study aims to gather insights from both patients and their relatives to understand the effectiveness of early palliative care integration. By adopting a holistic, person-centered approach, the study seeks to improve the quality of life for patients facing life-threatening illnesses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are cancer patients who are being referred to a specialized palliative outpatient clinic.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those unable to complete questionnaires in the required languages may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for cancer patients by demonstrating the value of early palliative care integration.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with early integration of palliative care, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients admitted to included ASiH-unit Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment * Patients who cannot fill in a questionnaire in Swedish, Arabic or Serbo-Croatian.
Where this trial is running
Lund
- ASiH och palliativ vård Skåne — Lund, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Schelin, ass.prof — Region Skane
- Study coordinator: Sofia Persson, PhD student
- Email: sofia.persson@skane.se
- Phone: +46708652769
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.