This is a comparative effectiveness study of two pragmatic models aiming to introduce palliative care for end stage liver disease patients. The 2 comparators are: Model 1: Consultative Palliative Care (i.e. direct access to Palliative Care provider), Model 2: Trained Hepatologist- led PC intervention (i.e. a hepatologist will receive formal training to deliver Palliative Care services) Primary Outcome: The change in quality of life from baseline to 3 months post enrollment as assessed by FACT-Hep (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Hepatobiliary). 14 Clinical Centers across US are recruited to participate in this study.
This is a comparative effectiveness study of two pragmatic models aiming to introduce palliative care for end stage liver disease patients. The 2 comparators are: Model 1: Consultative Palliative Care (i.e. direct access to Palliative Care provider), Model 2: Trained Hepatologist- led PC intervention (i.e. a hepatologist will receive formal training to deliver Palliative Care services) Primary Outcome: The change in quality of life from baseline to 3 months post enrollment as assessed by FACT-Hep (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Hepatobiliary). 14 Clinical Centers across US are recruited to participate in this study.
Introducing Palliative Care (PC) Within the Treatment of End Stage Liver Disease (ESLD)
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University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233
Banner Health- University Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85006
UCSF Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93701
Loma Linda Unversity Health, Loma Linda, California, United States, 92354
VA West Haven, West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611
Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida, United States, 33125
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
VA Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
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18 Years to 120 Years
ALL
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Albert Einstein Healthcare Network,
Manisha Verma, MBBS, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
2025-05-31