Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities Significant levels of distress are experienced by 29-40% of palliative patients. Access to effective psychosocial interventions which reduce distress and enhance wellbeing and... Read more... 7/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | Psychosocial care Views: 1025
Supportive care for carers of people with high-grade glioma Carers have a significant burden in managing the diverse physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes that can occur in people with high-grade glioma (HGG). Clinical Nurse,... Read more... 6/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | carers Views: 575
Engaging with the LGBTQ+ community to improve care policy and services Is palliative care the same for everyone? Senior Policy Officer, Nick Roberts discusses his research aimed to understand the perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community on barriers... Read more... 23/01/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Diverse Communities | Health Professionals Tags: LGBTIQ+ | Diverse Communities Views: 592
Unpacking stories: Death doulas in the media More people are self-identifying as Death Doulas (DDs) around the world and increasingly, have appeared in the media. Dr. Joana Liz Pimenta discusses her research into the... Read more... 14/12/2022 | Blog | Community | Dying2Learn | Patients and Carers | Supporting Families Tags: End-of-Life Care | death doula Views: 631