None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Prakriya hospitals
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult in-hospital death where the dying phase was anticipated and end of life care was provided. Palliative and/or EOLC input in the last phase of care. Family members: A primary family contact (equal or more than 18 years) reachable by telephone, WhatsApp, or email, and if possible, 1-2 other family members who are willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Deaths without prior EOLC discussions and documentation. No valid contact information or refusal to participate. Inability to understand the questionnaire language. Failed to be reachable and wishes to withdraw from the study during follow-up after the specified period of time
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To understand the composite family experience after the patient s death, about the structure, initiation, and helpfulness of end-of-life care practises in a tertiary care hospital Objective assessment of the end-of-life care process and the nature of effect it bears on the family after losing a kith and kin To get a breavement letter feedback to understand if a condolence letter sent to family members provides them adequate support in coping up with the lossTimepoint: A standardised Condolence letter sent at 3 weeks after death A post bereavement questionnare sent to close family members at 6- 8 weeks post death to understand family staisfcation about end of life care practises in the teriary care hospital and to get a breavement letter feedback | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rolly Malhotra
Prakriya hospitals
Outcome results
None listed