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[Palliative medicine network promotes research and development]
Staffan Lundström1, Ebba Byström, Eva Gyllenhammar
1Palliativa sektionen, Stockhnlms siukhnm, Sweden. staffan.lundstrom@stockholmssjukhem.se
Lakartidningen
|June 1, 2005
Summary
The Palliative Research Network (PANIS) in Sweden facilitates palliative medicine research by enrolling over 1,700 patients across 43 units. This network enables data collection on critical palliative care topics, improving research efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Medicine
- Clinical Research
- Oncology
Context:
- Palliative medicine research faces challenges due to limited patient materials.
- Establishing collaborative networks is crucial for advancing palliative care studies.
- The Palliative Research Network (PANIS) in Sweden was founded in 2002 to address these limitations.
Purpose:
- To establish a robust network for palliative medicine research in Sweden.
- To facilitate the collection of comprehensive patient data for multiple research surveys.
- To streamline research processes and enhance patient recruitment in palliative care.
Summary:
- The Palliative Research Network (PANIS) has enrolled over 1,700 patients across 43 palliative units.
- Five surveys have been conducted, collecting data from over 3,700 patients on topics including symptom management and treatment modalities.
- A web-based survey generator aids in data handling and provides instant feedback to participating units.
Impact:
- Improved identification of relevant research questions in palliative care.
- Facilitation of patient recruitment for palliative studies.
- Enhanced efficiency and data accessibility for palliative medicine research networks.