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Spreading the word ... hospice information systems.

Avril Jackson¹, Melanie Hodson, Denise Brady

¹Help the Hospices, London. avril@hospiceinformation.info

|December 7, 2007

Summary

Cicely Saunders' hospice care philosophy spread globally through information services. These services connect professionals and share experiences, aiding palliative care worldwide.

Area of Science:

Palliative Care
Information Science
Global Health

Background:

Cicely Saunders' philosophy on hospice care has significantly influenced global palliative care practices.
The Hospice Information service and library at St Christopher's Hospice played a key role in disseminating her ideas.
The evolution of the web and information systems provides new contexts for these services.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how information services facilitate the global spread of Cicely Saunders' hospice care vision.
To highlight the role of "connecting people" and "collecting people's experiences" in palliative care.
To contextualize these efforts within contemporary information systems.

Main Methods:

The article discusses the historical development and function of the Hospice Information service.

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It emphasizes the networking and experience-sharing aspects of the service.

It considers the role of information provision and advocacy for patients, carers, and professionals.

Main Results:

The Hospice Information service has connected palliative care workers in over 120 countries.
The service acts as a UK and international resource for hospice and palliative care information.
These efforts have demonstrably contributed to the widespread adoption of Saunders' vision.

Conclusions:

Information services are crucial for the global dissemination of hospice and palliative care knowledge.
Networking and sharing experiences are fundamental to advancing palliative care.
Organizations like St Christopher's Hospice and Help the Hospices are vital in spreading palliative care best practices.