Overview
This work will explore community-based palliative care. Through this research we will understand support needs and identify ways to optimise care delivery.
Background:
The need for palliative care is expected to increase in the future. Community-based palliative care will be important in meeting this demand and supporting patients and their families. However, there is a need to explore the provision of community-based palliative care and support needs to optimize care delivery.
Aim:
This project will explore community-based palliative care to identify support needs and optimise care delivery.
Objectives:
1. Review of current community-based provision.
2. Identify the support needs of providers, patients and their families.
3. Identify facilitators and barriers to implementation and coordination of community-based support in palliative care.
4. Recommend strategies to enhance community-based palliative care delivery.
Methodology:
A scoping review will be conducted to explore current community-based support in palliative care provision. Results from the review will inform semi-structured interviews which will be undertaken to identify support needs and facilitators and barriers to care delivery. Results will be analysed thematically and strategies to enhance community-based palliative care identified.
Expected outcomes:
It is expected that this research will increase understanding of the provision of community-based palliative care; enhance understanding of the support needs of providers, patients and their families; and support the delivery of holistic community-based support in palliative care.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.
Applicants for this course are required to upload a PDF cover letter detailing their interests and experiences related to the chosen project. This cover letter should be no less than 600 words and no more than 900 words.
Closing date: Friday 31 May 2025
Anticipated interview date: June 2025 (Date tbc)
