A mixed methods study exploring the differences in communication between patients, the family care giver and health care professionals in an outpatient psychosocial clinic setting

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Communication study in the palliative care popultaion; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000625774
• Lead Sponsor: Repatriation General Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-05-31
• Study Completion: 2014-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

> 18 years of age
Eligible to attend the psychosocial palliative care clinic (in that they have a high performance status and can manage a 90 minute appointment.)
Communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive impairment with a mini mental state <22 for the patient or caregiver
Palliative care clients choosing not to provide consent
Patients attending the clinic without a family caregiver.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified