Perceptions of Key Domains of Home-Based Palliative Care Among Healthcare Professionals (MULTIPAL)
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
This observational cross-sectional study evaluates and compares healthcare professionals' perceptions of key domains of home-based palliative care. Using an anonymous online survey and multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods, the study explores perceived importance, strategic prioritization, and self-assessed performance across five core palliative care domains. The study is conducted across Hospital-at-Home units throughout the Valencian Community (Spain).
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- 1. Multicriteria prioritization of home-based palliative care domains (TOPSIS) — Baseline (single cross-sectional survey)
Relative prioritization of five predefined domains of home-based palliative care based on healthcare professionals' perceived importance and performance (symptom control; communication and shared decision-making; psychosocial and spiritual care; coordination and continuity of care; and support for healthcare professionals) . Measure: TOPSIS closeness coefficient for each domain . Unit of Measure: Closeness coefficient (0-1). Measurement Tool / Method: Multicriteria Decision Analysis using the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS).
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe | Valencia | Valencia |
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