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An Examination of Palliative Care as Standard Practice for Heart Failure Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Palliative Care Consultation and Control for Heart Failure. Completed, enrolled 232 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of palliative care consultation on quality of life and symptom management for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure with a randomized control trial at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intervention patient would receive an inpatient palliative care consultation to focus on comprehensive symptom assessment, create goals of care/treatment plan which include recommendations and referrals.
The control group would receive usual care and could receive a palliative consult if ordered by the treating provider