Getting started with evidence in palliative care

Common forms of clinical investigations drawing on evidence include evidence based practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI) and research. Across these activities there are many universal skills that once learnt can help your practice. Here we help you to: Understand, Build skills, and inform your Practice.

Evidence Concepts

Take a look at some of the different forms of research evidence and what you need to consider.

Evidence based practice

Find out how you can use evidence to inform care decision-making.

Quality improvement

Learn about improving care delivery in your practice setting.

Research training

An introduction to research in palliative care and where to connect with researchers.

Evidence Tools

Pick up tools to help integrate evidence into your practice.

Selecting evidence

Where do you search for evidence? Find out what is recommended for clinicians.

CareSearch blog

Towards best practice in bereavement telehealth

Telephone-based bereavement support (bereavement telehealth) is a common method of providing care to people after the death of someone close. [1] It improves service accessibility, particularly for those who are… Read more

02/07/2026 | Allied Health | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | HP Education | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Bereavement Care / Bereavement Support / End of life care / Grief Support / Palliative Care Research / Telehealth

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Why is it important to support families in their role of caring – both at home and in a residential aged care facility?

The role of a family carer Family and friends play an important role in caring for a person who has an advanced disease, life-limiting illness, or frailty. In fact, as… Read more

29/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Health Professionals | Patients and Carers | Residential Aged Care

Tags: Aged care / Carer / Carer Support / End of life care / Palliative Care / Residential Aged Care

Views: 180

Actual and preferred location of death for children known to a palliative care service

Why research in this area is needed Thousands of children living in Australia have a life-limiting condition [1]. Palliative care aims to improve end‑of‑life experiences, including supporting families to plan… Read more

23/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | Implementation and Translation | Paediatrics | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: End of life care / Family Centred Care / Paediatric / Paediatric Palliative Care / Palliative Care / Palliative Care Research / Research

Views: 170

Last updated 16 July 2026