The effect of an integrated palliative care intervention on quality of life and acute healthcare use in patients with COPD: Results of the COMPASSION cluster randomized controlled trial.

Background: COPD causes high morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for palliative care.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of palliative care in patients with COPD.

Design: Cluster randomized controlled trial (COMPASSION study; Netherlands Trial Register (NTR): NL7644, 07-04-2019).

Caregivers' perspectives on good care for nursing home residents with Korsakoff syndrome.

Background: In the Netherlands, people with severe cognitive deficits due to Korsakoff syndrome are generally admitted to a specialized nursing home. Professional caregivers experience that these residents are often not aware of their deficits, and consequently, their willingness to accept care is relatively low. However, these residents need permanent support when performing daily tasks due to severe cognitive deficits.

Nurses' perceptions of proactive palliative care: a Dutch focus group study.

Background: Early identification of pain and other problems is an important aspect of palliative care. Although nurses have an important role in palliative care, little is known about nurses' perceptions of proactive palliative care.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore nurses' perceptions and experiences of proactive identification of problems and requirements among patients with palliative care needs.