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Catherine Riffin1, Karl Pillemer, Emily K Chen
1Catherine Riffin, Karl Pillemer, and Emily K. Chen are with the Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Marcus Warmington, Ronald D. Adelman, and M. C. Reid are with the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Weill Medical College, New York, NY.
Abstract:
Using an innovative approach, we identified research priorities in palliative care to guide future research initiatives. We searched 7 databases (2005-2012) for review articles published on the topics of palliative and hospice-end-of-life care. The identified research recommendations (n = 648) fell into 2 distinct categories: (1) ways to improve methodological approaches and (2) specific topic areas in need of future study. The most commonly cited priority within the theme of methodological approaches was the need for enhanced rigor. Specific topics in need of future study included perspectives and needs of patients, relatives, and providers; underrepresented populations; decision-making; cost-effectiveness; provider education; spirituality; service use; and interdisciplinary approaches to delivering palliative care. This review underscores the need for additional research on specific topics and methodologically rigorous research to inform health policy and practice.
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