NCT07895940 Prehospital Care of End-of-Life Patients by the Strasbourg Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals' Experiences and Use of a Comfort Care Booklet
| NCT ID | NCT07895940 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France |
| Condition | End-of-life Care |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-06 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-06.
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Brief Summary
Prehospital end-of-life care presents complex clinical, ethical, relational, and organizational challenges for healthcare professionals working in the Strasbourg Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR). A comfort care booklet was introduced in the service in March 2025 to harmonize practices and improve the quality of palliative care delivered in the prehospital setting. However, professionals' experiences, perceptions of the booklet, its perceived impact on practice, and their needs have not yet been explored. This qualitative descriptive study will explore the experiences, perceptions, and needs of SMUR healthcare professionals regarding prehospital end-of-life care and the implementation of the comfort care booklet. Individual semi-structured face-to-face interviews will be conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed anonymously, and analyzed using an inductive thematic approach. Approximately 12 to 20 participants will be recruited through purposive sampling, with recruitment continuing until data saturation is reached.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals currently working in the Strasbourg SMUR at Strasbourg University Hospitals, including physicians, nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and ambulance personnel. * At least three months of SMUR experience. * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Professionals in a probationary period. * Administrative or logistics personnel. * Individuals who decline participation after receiving study information. * Individuals who decline audio recording of the interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07895940 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying End-of-life Care. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07895940 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07895940 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at valerie.wilme@chru-strasbourg.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07895940 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Strasbourg, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07895940 clinical trial?
NCT07895940 is sponsored by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.