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Triggered Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Specialty Palliative Care for Alzheimer Disease and Dementia. Completed, enrolled 62 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to generate preliminary data for a large multi-site randomized clinical trial of a model of palliative care consultation for patients with advanced dementia, and for their family caregivers.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Specialty inter-disciplinary Palliative Care consultation during hospitalization with post-discharge collaborative care by a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and outpatient primary care physician. Clinical care will be augmented by evidence-based educational materials for dementia caregivers.