Enhancing End-of-Life Care: A Guide to Behavioral Intervention Research in Hospice and Palliative Care

Improving the quality of hospice and palliative care is crucial, yet the science behind it lags behind that of traditional medical practice. Behavioral Intervention Research in Hospice and Palliative Care: Building an Evidence Base, authored by George Demiris, addresses this knowledge gap by providing research considerations and guidelines to develop evidence-based interventions.

Implementation Research: A Key to Advancing End-of-Life Care

This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth introduction to implementation research, demonstrating how to identify clinical needs and inform interventions. It delves into the various phases of intervention research, including:

• Design: Developing effective interventions
• Implementation: Putting research into practice
• Dissemination and Translation: Sharing knowledge and promoting adoption

Overcoming Methodological, Ethical, and Practical Challenges

The book tackles the complex issues surrounding hospice and palliative care research, providing valuable insights and practical solutions. It:

• Instructs readers on conducting intervention research to identify best care practices
• Offers expert advice on designing, implementing, and evaluating research studies
• Includes step-by-step templates to develop an intervention study
• Features mock protocols from successful intervention trials
• Synthesizes lessons learned from established researchers in the field

By providing a roadmap for behavioral intervention research, this book aims to improve the effectiveness and value of hospice and palliative care. It is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators dedicated to enhancing end-of-life care.

Product Details

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: October 12, 2018

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128144497, 9780128144503