Using Telehealth in End-of-Life Palliative Care: A Multimethod Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth in improving health-related quality of life and security perceptions in end-of-life palliative care.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing telehealth to standard palliative care.
• Focused on patients receiving end-of-life care, assessing various health outcomes.
• Utilized quantitative measures to evaluate health-related quality of life and perceived security.
• No significant prevention of declines in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) or sense of security was observed.
• Patients in the telehealth group (TPG) reported more stability in their perceived health.
• Telepal may enhance palliative care by providing support to those unable to make in-person visits.