Felix Muehlensiepen

Adoption of, attitudes towards, and perceived challenges of digital health in hospice and palliative care among professionals in Germany: a national cross-sectional web-based survey

Abstract Background Digital health technologies may support communication, symptom management, continuity of care, and access to services in hospice and palliative care. National data on their adoption, on professionals’ attitudes, and on perceived barriers are scarce. We examine...

“Then you are left on your own”: barriers to guideline-based speech and language therapy for aphasia along the patient journey in the German-speaking healthcare context

Abstract Background Although evidence-based recommendations for aphasia rehabilitation exist, guideline-based speech and language therapy is still not consistently implemented in routine care. Previous studies have described barriers to therapy participation from the perspective...

Patterns of communication technology use in routine palliative care: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Communication is central to palliative care, spanning patients, family caregivers, and institutions across diverse care situations. Digital technologies are increasingly discussed as a means of supporting palliative care delivery, yet quantitative evidence on...