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

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Last updated 31 August 2026