Palliative care consultation for end-of-life decision-making in hospitalised patients: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hospitalised patients nearing the end of life (EOL) often face complex treatment decisions, leading to potential conflicts among care teams, patients and families. Palliative care consultations may enhance decision-making processes, improve satisfaction and reduce unnecessary interventions. This systematic review will assess the impact of palliative care consultations on treatment decisions, family and patient satisfaction, and psychological outcomes in hospitalised adults.

Methods and analysis

We will include randomised controlled trials comparing palliative care consultations to standard care in hospitalised adults. The primary outcomes will include decisions to withhold or withdraw treatments, patient and family satisfaction with EOL decision-making, and psyc

SUBMITTER: Haddad G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742084 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature