Patients undergoing treatment in a palliative care unit
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Mixed-methods study with detailed qualitative interviews and a standardized questionnaire survey in the palliative care unit of the Medical University of Lausitz – Carl Thiem.
Sponsors
Medizinische Universität Lausitz-Carl Thiem
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age = 18 years Diagnosed advanced tumor disease with palliative objectives Cognitive ability to participate (Mini-Cog test = 3) Capacity to give consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute confusion or delirium Language barrier Severe depressive episode Missing consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective of the study is to improve understanding of the following points through a structured survey of retrospective life assessments (questionnaire and interview) and existential thoughts among patients with advanced cancer: How do palliative oncology patients retrospectively evaluate their lives to date in terms of satisfaction, regret, and feelings of inner reconciliation? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Which life events and relationships are experienced as particularly meaningful or stressful? • What role do spiritual, social, and cultural resources play in experiencing inner peace and acceptance of the end of life? • Is there a connection between life satisfaction, regret, spiritual orientation, and psychological stress (e.g., anxiety, depressive symptoms)? • Do existential assessments differ between younger and older palliative care patients? | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJens Soukup
Medizinische Universität Lausitz - Carl Thiem
Outcome results
None listed