Triggered Palliative Care for Late-Stage Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Persons with late-stage dementia have limited access to palliative care.

Objective

The objective of this study was to test dementia-specific specialty palliative care triggered by hospitalization.

Methods

This pilot randomized controlled trial enrolled 62 dyads of persons with late-stage dementia and family decision-makers on admission to hospital. Intervention dyads received dementia-specific specialty palliative care consultation plus postacute transitional care. Control dyads received usual care and educational information. The primary outcome was 60-day hospital or emergency department visits. Secondary patient- and family-centered outcomes were patient comfort, family distress, palliative care domains addressed in the treatment plan, and access to hospice

SUBMITTER: Hanson LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6310628 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature