WMCWeill Medical College of Cornell University · Biomedical Engineering
Maciejewski Lab
Paul K Maciejewski · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Paul K. Maciejewski's lab focuses on improving end-of-life care for patients with advanced cancer by addressing their spiritual needs. The lab investigates how integrating healthcare chaplains and faith community support can enhance patients' spiritual wellness and ultimately lead to better decision-making and care at the end of life. By conducting controlled trials and qualitative interviews, the lab seeks to understand the impact of spiritual care on patients' experiences in oncology settings.
spiritual careend-of-life carehealthcare chaplaincyadvanced cancerpatient wellness
Research Aims
3AIM 01Determine effects of healthcare chaplaincy on end-of-life outcomes
AIM 02Identify mechanisms by which chaplain interventions affect patient care
AIM 03Explore barriers to implementing spiritual care interventions
Skills the Lab Values
randomized controlled trialsqualitative interviewsdata analysisspiritual care assessmentpatient-reported outcomes
Output against the department
Publications231top 44% of dept.264th of 595
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Citations17ktop 21% of dept.127th of 595
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