What do health professionals think about implementing psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care for existential distress? A World Café qualitative study.
Palliative & supportive care October 1, 2024 Marianne Masse-Grenier, Sue-Ling Chang, Ariane Bélanger et al. 4 citations
Palliative care professionals see psilocybin-assisted therapy as a promising treatment for existential distress in patients with serious illnesses, but they have several concerns. In a qualitative study using World Café methodology with 16 palliative care professionals, participants identified needs for educational and certified training, medical legalization of psilocybin, more research, refined therapy protocols, and clarity on who dispenses the therapy, where it is given, and eligibility criteria. The acceptability of the therapy and expanding access appear interrelated, and developing guidelines will be essential for wider deployment.