biostudies-literatureMarx GThis work was supported by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA)52https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11846271biostudies-literatureUnknown26(1)<h4>Background</h4>Patients suffering from progressive non-oncologic chronic diseases are primarily treated in primary care. Early integration of palliative care (PC) can improve patients' quality of life and reduce burdensome physical symptoms. To guide interprofessional counselling between GPs and specialist palliative home care teams, we developed an aide memoire for patients diagnosed with advanced non-oncological chronic diseases, the KOPAL conversation guide, as part of the KOPAL trial. The aim of this study was to ensure the conversation guide covers all relevant care aspects in order to reveal individual gaps and needs in healthcare.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted three focus groups including four patients, seven health care providers, and five stakeholders. During each group, a draftBMC primary careDevelopment of a patient assessment to meet the needs of patients suffering from advanced non-oncological diseases - the KOPAL trial.PMC1184627101VSF18024Marx GStanze HScherer MZimansky MPohontsch NSchneider NNauck FMallon TfalseDevelopment of a patient assessment to meet the needs of patients suffering from advanced non-oncological diseases - the KOPAL trial.<h4>Background</h4>Patients suffering from progressive non-oncologic chronic diseases are primarily treated in primary care. Early integration of palliative care (PC) can improve patients' quality of life and reduce burdensome physical symptoms. To guide interprofessional counselling between GPs and specialist palliative home care teams, we developed an aide memoire for patients diagnosed with advanced non-oncological chronic diseases, the KOPAL conversation guide, as part of the KOPAL trial. The aim of this study was to ensure the conversation guide covers all relevant care aspects in order to reveal individual gaps and needs in healthcare.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted three focus groups including four patients, seven health care providers, and five stakeholders. During each group, a draft2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Feb2025-04-18T13:20:06.661Z2025-04-06T22:56:52.754ZS-EPMC118462713998744910.1186/s12875-025-02750-z