The SUPPORT study of end-of-life care in the U.S.
A)failed to improve care or patient outcomes
B)showed significant improvements in bereavement care
C)minimized aggressive cure-oriented treatment
D)helped reduce the frequency and severity of pain in its dying patients
E)used focus groups as its primary methodology

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The SUPPORT (Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Outcomes and Risks of Treatments) study, a landmark research project in the field of end-of-life care in the U.S., primarily aimed to improve end-of-life decision-making and reduce the frequency of a mechanically supported, painful, and prolonged process of dying. Despite its intentions, the study failed to significantly improve care or patient outcomes, highlighting the complexity of end-of-life care and the challenges in implementing systemic changes.

The SUPPORT Study of End-Of-Life Care in the U