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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In the last decades, the number of older people living with chronic diseases has rapidly increased. The prevalence of palliative care needs in this population can reach 17%, making the general practitioner a cornerstone in the identification and first medical intervention delivery. Therefore, knowing the primary care interventions that effectively improve the quality of life of these patients can play an important role in the delivery of healthcare.

Methods and analysis

We will systematically review randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of non-pharmacologic primary care interventions on the quality of life of older patients (≥65 years) with palliative care needs. PsycINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane and CINAHL will be searched until December 2021. Sc

SUBMITTER: Seica Cardoso C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9073414 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature