Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified Health Condition 2: J841- Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Integration of palliative care services: Holistic assessment of palliative care needs and appropriate symptom management and support
Control Intervention1: nil: nil
Sponsors
Indian Council of Medical Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients with a clinical diagnosis of severe COPD (stage C/D) or ILD (stage II/III)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with co-existing COPD and ILD
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Palliative care needs of Patients with severe COPD (stage C/D) and ILD (Stage II/III)Timepoint: At recruitment, first, second and third month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of patients who are able to complete at least 2 follow-up assessments.Timepoint: third month;Symptom burden and psychological distress experienced by patients with severe COPD (Stage C/D) and ILD (Stage II/III)Timepoint: At recruitment, first, second and third month;Understanding of the experiences and unmet needs relating to the disease (COPD or ILD) and the palliative care support services of patients and their primary care givers.Timepoint: At third month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJenifer Jeba Sundararaj
Outcome results
None listed