CareSearch updates

This research aimed to assess the value of an online palliative care knowledge resource (CareSearch) and online palliative care information more broadly from the perspective of key stakeholder organisations. A pragmatic, qualitative analytical approach was used to examine the interviews. Five themes emerged: Access, Demographic and cultural milieu, Political, policy and systemic context, Role and utility of CareSearch, and Palliative and end-of-life care research and evidence base (Quality). Interviewees were emphatic that the provision of high-quality, open access online information about palliative care and end-of-life issues was ‘critically important’, particularly in view of the ageing of Australia’s population, consequent future growth in demand for palliative care services, and ongoing health and aged care workforce shortages.
The study was approved by the Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 5710)

CareSearch is currently conducting an online survey to find out how health professionals and the community look for and use online health information including online information about palliative and end of life care.

To help ensure that CareSearch can continue to support those at end of life by providing trustworthy, evidence-based information on palliative care to health professionals and the community, we are seeking feedback on this important online resource and invite you to participate in the survey.

Participation is anonymous, and the survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

To participate, please click on the link. https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_9QQqppTohdhjdxY

Access evidence-based information on a range of palliative care topics with the new CareSearch Clinical Evidence Summaries. These summaries are perfect for:

• building clinical knowledge
• training and education
• improving palliative care delivery

Use these summaries to align practice with current evidence and professional standards in palliative care.

The CareSearch team is pleased to be awarded the Flinders University 2024 Vice Chancellor's Award for Research Impact & Engagement. This is a significant achievement that recognises and values our team's excellence in research impact and engagement. Absent: Dr Madeleine Juhrmann.

Everyone will experience death at some stage in their life, but we can be reluctant to think about, talk about, and plan for it. The CareSearch Dying2Learn packs are a practical resource for your service to help start these important conversations. 

CareSearch has launched a new video explaining its role in supporting health professionals across all sectors in providing end-of-life and palliative care.