Palliative care Archives

The Kerry Specialist Palliative Care Service – A case study research evaluation

By Admin / September 6, 2023

Kerry Specialist Palliative Care Service provides a comprehensive palliative care service in County Kerry that is highly valued by those using the service, families, clinicians, and the entire community. The service provides care in four settings i.e., in a Specialist Inpatient Unit; through a Specialist Palliative Care Community Team; at a Specialist Palliative Care Day… Read More

ICIC20 – Palliative and End of Life Care – Session 2

By Miriam Galvin / January 29, 2021

Session 8A - Palliative and End of Life Care - Session 2 - in association with the Palliative and End of Life Care SIG chaired by Anne Mills Presentations and Speakers: Attitudes and knowledge about palliative care among citizens of Croatia: a case study of two cities with and without established palliative care service Prof… Read More

ICIC20 – Palliative and End of Life Care – Session 1

By Miriam Galvin / January 29, 2021

Session 7A - Palliative and End of Life Care - Session 1 chaired by Mrs Anne Mills Presentations and Speakers: Development of a transitional cross-boundary supportive care service for advanced heart failure patients Ms Clea Atkinson and Prof. Zaheer Yousef Needs assessment for person-centred palliative and end of life care in the Isle of Man… Read More

ICIC20 – Plenary 4: Improving Integrated Care outcomes across the whole life course

By Miriam Galvin / January 27, 2021

Plenary 4: Improving Integrated Care outcomes across the whole life course chaired by Dr Jason Yap and Prof Ana Stavljenić Rukavina Presentations and Speakers: In celebration of 20 years of the International Foundation for Integrated Care Prof Nick Goodwin Multidisciplinary and intersectoral child-protection system: Good practice model in long-term health and well-being Prof Gordana Buljan… Read More

WEBINAR: IFIC Ireland – Making Integrated Care Happen – Session 2 – Palliative & End-of-Life Care in Ireland in partnership with the Iri

By Admin / March 10, 2020

IFIC Ireland and the Irish Hospice Foundation are delighted to partner on the second webinar in our 2020 series focussed on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Ireland. Rebecca Lloyd, Public Engagement Officer for the Irish Hospice Foundation will spe

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 3 – Preventing and Managing Frailty

By Admin / June 10, 2019

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-3-3#1559904978280-2e42447b-fd49

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 3 – Palliative and End of Life Care

By Admin / December 10, 2018

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-3-3#1545038092342-4ec27721-6178

Palliative and End of Life Care

By Miriam Galvin / May 17, 2018

Aims to facilitate collaboration across disciplines and across countries to enhance our understanding, adoption and evaluation of palliative and end of life care as a key component of people centred integrated care.

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 2 – A Community Approach to Palliative and end of Life Care

By Admin / May 16, 2018

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A Rapid Access Palliative Clinic to reduce waiting time for palliative radiotherapy in a Regional Cancer Centre in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A Rapid Access Palliative Clinic to reduce waiting time for palliative radiotherapy in a Regional Cancer Centre in Ireland
Authors: Megan Morris , Theresa O’Donovan, Bolanle Ofi, Aileen Flavin
Abstract
Purpose: In September 2014, the Rapid Access Pal

POSTER ABSTRACTS: The Role of Advocacy in children’s palliative care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The Role of Advocacy in children’s palliative care
Author: Sharon Ann Thompson
Abstract
‘Role of advocacy in Irish Children’s Palliative Care. What would parents of children with life limiting conditions like?’

Introduction: This presentation will

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The GP OOH Palliative Care Handover Project

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The GP OOH Palliative Care Handover Project
Authors: Deirdre Shanagher , Marie Lynch, Paul Gregan, Annette Heffernan, Eamon Shanahan
Abstract
Introduction: The need to develop a standardised information transfer process from GPs to the Out-of-hours (

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Our Wish for End of Life Care- A collaborative approach to Improving End of Life Care

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Our Wish for End of Life Care- A collaborative approach to Improving End of Life Care
Authors: Gillian Rufli , Ann Quinn, Celine Deane, Kate Costelloe, Kevin Lyons, Marie Hennigan, Cuypers Jenny, Coranne Rice
Abstract
Background: Beaumont Hospital

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Developing a National Undergraduate Curriculum for Health Professionals in Ireland on health behaviour change (Making Every Contact Count)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Developing a National Undergraduate Curriculum for Health Professionals in Ireland on health behaviour change (Making Every Contact Count)
Authors: Maria O’ Brien , Orlaith Josephine O’ Reilly, Dawn O’ Sullivan, Mairead Gleeson, Marie Killeen, Eileen

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: An exploratory quantitative study, examining the attitudes, concerns and potential barriers of Clinical Nurse Specialists to the introduction of Standardised Documentation and the potential of introducing Electronic Patient Records, to the Palliative Home

By Admin / October 17, 2017

An exploratory quantitative study, examining the attitudes, concerns and potential barriers of Clinical Nurse Specialists to the introduction of Standardised Documentation and the potential of introducing Electronic Patient Records, to the Palliative

POSTER ABSTRACTS: Talking about the end – involving service users in an end-of-life care quality improvement initiative in a residential care setting

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Talking about the end – involving service users in an end-of-life care quality improvement initiative in a residential care setting
Authors: Jolene Dervin , Anne Claffey
Abstract
Introduction: Staff members in a residential setting for older people p

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Compassionate Communities – From frailty to community resilience – making a public health approach to end of life care a reality

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Compassionate Communities – From frailty to community resilience – making a public health approach to end of life care a reality
Authors: Linda Morris, Margaret McDaid
Abstract
Foyle Hospice and the Western Integrated Care Partnership recognised the

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 1 – Community centered Palliative Care

By Admin / April 19, 2017

Access webinar materials at https://integratedcarefoundation.org/events/webinar-integrated-care-matters-series-1#1494942266157-1c918cb3-d976

WEBINAR: Integrated Care Matters Series 1 – Anticipatory Care Planning

By Admin / January 13, 2017

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