Non-pharmacological interventions in primary care to improve the quality of life of older patients with palliative care needs: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Our systematic review aimed to summarise non-pharmacological interventions applicable in primary care that improve the quality of life of older patients with palliative care needs.

Design

Systematic review.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome was patients' quality of life. Secondary outcomes were symptoms relief and patients' well-being measures.

Methods and analysis

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane and CINAHL up to October 2022 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs). We also handsearched abstract books of relevant congresses and scientific meetings in the last 5 years. Screening, data extraction and quality evaluation (Cochrane risk-of-bias (RoB) V.2.0 tool and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Developmen

SUBMITTER: Seica Cardoso C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10729137 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature