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Evaluating and enhancing the quality of care provided by palliative care services

We are pleased to inform you of an initiative across St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA), the Touchstone research program which is aimed at evaluating and enhancing the quality of care provided by palliative care services.

 

Spanning Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane St Vincent's hospitals, the Touchstone study is designed to investigate multiple facets of end-of-life care, including quality, safety, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness. This research will serve as a foundation for potential future intervention studies in advanced disease care.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Research topics may encompass:

- Demographic profiles

- Symptom prevalence and management

- Diagnoses

- Medication prescribing and utilisation

- Use of existing interventions

- Patient performance status

- Hospital service data

 

We encourage interested researchers to put forward ideas that might align with this initiative. Please consult the study protocol for detailed information on methodology, ethical considerations, and data handling procedures.

 

This significant research initiative presents a terrific opportunity to substantially impact the future of palliative care delivery and policy within SVHA and beyond.

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To submit for research within the Touchstone research program, please refer to the application instructions and Expression of Interest form.​​

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