Effect of the Care Programme for the Last Days of Life (CAREFuL) on satisfaction with care as perceived by family caregivers and geriatric nurses. A qualitative implementation study.

Naomi DhollanderS DierickxK EeclooN Van Den NoortgateL DeliensK Beernaert

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2023)

We made adaptations to CAREFuL to improve families' satisfaction with care. A trigger sentence is added to support nurses in communicating with families. Professionals need to give a rationale for (not) doing specific actions. Leaflets can be used only as a support for direct communication. This adapted programme will be implemented in another 20 wards.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
mental health
study protocol
pain management
physical activity
primary care
depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
chronic pain
high intensity