Weariness of Life, Death Wishes, and Self-Determination in Old Age — A Mixed-Methods Study in Acute Geriatric Care

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00040510

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-06-03

Start date

2026-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

Death wish, weariness of life, and self-determination in geriatric patients with geriatric syndromes undergoing acute geriatric complex treatment

Interventions

Group 1: Cross-sectional survey using standardized questionnaires and guideline-based individual interviews.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Enrolment in acute geriatric complex treatment Sufficient cognitive capacity for informed participation Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute suicidality Acute delirium or confusional state Severe cognitive impairment precluding participation Inability to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Prevalence of death wishes in acute geriatric care Subjective experience and meaning dimensions of death wishes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Associated factors (pain, depression, functional impairment, multimorbidity) Psychosocial burden and patient needs Communicative and institutional contextual conditions	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactNatalie Berges

Klinik und Poliklinik für Altersmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Halle

natalie.berges@uk-halle.de+493455577105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026