Development, modelling, and pilot testing of a complex intervention to support end-of-life care provided by Danish general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most patients in end-of-life with life-threatening diseases prefer to be cared for and die at home. Nevertheless, the majority die in hospitals. GPs have a pivotal role in providing end-of-life care at patients' home, and their involvement in the palliative trajectory enhances the patient's possibility to stay at home. The aim of this study was to develop and pilot-test an intervention consisting of continuing medical education (CME) and electronic decision support (EDS) to support end-of-life care in general practice.

Methods

We developed an intervention in line with the first phases of the guidelines for complex interventions drawn up by the Medical Research Council. Phase 1 involved the development of the intervention including identification of key barriers to

SUBMITTER: Winthereik AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6011239 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature