Despite the potential for alleviation of existential distress through psychosocial interventions, existential concerns and their impact on health care outcomes of patients and caregivers have not yet been systematically studied. The aim of this longitudinal cohort study is to investigate the frequency, longitudinal trajectory and predictive impact of existential distress on patient- and caregiver-relevant end-of-life outcomes. Further, it aims to determine the need for and utilization of psychosocial support in patients and caregivers with regard to existential concerns.
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Aggressiveness of care
Timeframe: 4 weeks prior to death
Prevalence of affective and anxiety disorders
Timeframe: 6-months follow-up
Prevalence of adjustment disorder
Timeframe: 6-months follow-up
Prevalence of substance use disorders
Timeframe: 6-months follow-up