Advancing End-of-Life Care: A Comprehensive 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 traditional medical practice. This is despite the growing importance of palliative care interdisciplinary teams. The key to advancing the effectiveness and value of this care lies in researching, developing, and testing strategies.

That’s where “Behavioral Intervention Research in Hospice and Palliative Care: Building an Evidence Base” comes in. This comprehensive guide, written by George Demiris, sets forth research considerations and guidelines to build evidence-based interventions to improve end-of-life care.

A Step-by-Step Approach to Intervention Research

The book provides an in-depth introduction to implementation research, showcasing how to identify a clinical need to inform an intervention. It extensively examines the various phases of intervention research, including:

• Design: Learn how to develop effective interventions tailored to specific needs.
• Implementation: Discover the best approaches to putting your intervention into practice.
• Evaluation: Understand how to assess the effectiveness of your intervention.
• Dissemination and Translation: Find out how to share your results and turn them into real-world improvements.

Methodological, Ethical, and Practical Considerations

The book delves into the methodological, ethical, and practical issues surrounding intervention research, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Practical Tools and Resources

To aid in the development of effective interventions, the book includes:

• Step-by-step templates to guide your study design.
• Mock protocols from successful intervention trials, offering real-world insights.
• Lessons learned from established intervention researchers in hospice and palliative care, providing valuable expertise.

By following the guidance and principles outlined in this book, researchers and practitioners can develop and implement effective interventions that improve the quality of hospice and palliative care.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: October 12, 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780128144497, 9780128144503