Investigators
MA Echteld, PhD
Prof HMW Verheul
Background
In palliative care, much attention is devoted to interventions
that target physical symptoms. Interventions that have quality of
life as the primary outcome are scarce, even though the primary aim
of palliative care is achieving the best possible quality of life. A
previous study suggests that even in excellent hospital-based units
for palliative care, patient quality of life is sub-optimal, and
many quality of life-related issues are not treated. In this
project, a protocol will be developed for individualised quality of
life-related interventions in a hospital-based facility for
palliative care and symptom control. Its effectiveness (in terms of
increased quality of life) and feasibility will be assessed.
Methods
A non-equivalent groups design will be employed (N=30 in the
experimental group and N=30 in the control group).
Links
For more information on the SEIQoL, click here.
For more information on quality of life in general, click
here.