Reducing suffering before and after surgery
We study palliative care for surgical patients
Palliative care is medical care that focuses on reducing the suffering of patients with serious diseases. Dedicated palliative care specialists have been shown to improve quality of life and improve survival of patients with serious medical problems.
Our group explores the palliative care needs of patients who have had or will have surgery. We study interventions to meet these patients’ needs and improve their lives.
The CIBS Center
We are a part of the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center, a multidisciplinary group whose mission is to advance knowledge, education, and models of care for people affected by critical illness.