Mixed methods research which combines qualitative research and RCTs offers a potential solution to problems experienced when using RCT methods alone. Presentation will outline a case study of a combined qualitative and quantitative synthesis on the use of morphine to treat cancer pain.
Mixed methods research which combines qualitative research and RCTs offers a potential solution to problems experienced when using RCT methods alone. Presentation will outline a case study of a combined qualitative and quantitative synthesis on the use of morphine to treat cancer pain.
Mixed methods research which combines qualitative research and RCTs offers a potential solution to problems experienced when using RCT methods alone. Presentation will outline a case study of a combined qualitative and quantitative synthesis on the use of morphine to treat cancer pain.
Presenting author THE INTEGRATION BETWEEN QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN
END-OF-LIFE RESEARCH Kate Flemming Email: Authors (max 6, presenting author included): Kate Flemming kaf1@york.ac.uk Evaluations of interventions in palliative care using quantitative research methods are an Phone important part of advancing the speciality and creating the evidence base for delivery of care. One of the most rigorous methods for establishing the effectiveness of interventions is the randomised controlled trial (RCT). RCTs are notoriously difficult to conduct in palliative care for a variety of Mobile phone methodological reasons. Employing additional research methodologies, such as qualitative research, in the planning and execution of trials has been viewed as increasingly relevant. Mixed methods research which combines qualitative research and RCTs offers a potential solution to problems experienced when using RCT methods alone. The presentation will discuss the specific Please underline the most roles qualitative research can play within the processes involved in a trial from the unique aspect appropriate category for your of palliative care. These include study planning, conduct and implementation. The presentation abstract will then explore how mixed methods have been used in palliative care research by describing a search of the trials included in six Cochrane Systematic Reviews (n=146) for the incorporation of • Pain and other symptoms qualitative research. Only one trial undertook qualitative research. These findings reflect some of • Palliative care for cancer patients the challenges facing mixed methods research, which include lack of experience in a research • Palliative care for non cancer team and difficulties in publishing. patients There is also increasing interest in combining systematic reviews of effectiveness with syntheses • Paediatric palliative care of qualitative research. The presentation will discuss some aspects of this new methodology and • Palliative care for the elderly will outline a case study of a combined qualitative and quantitative synthesis on the use of morphine to treat cancer pain. • The actors of palliative care The presentation will conclude that whilst combining qualitative and quantitative research is not • Latest on drugs a panacea to methodological problems in palliative care research, with careful planning and • Pain integration the approach may enhance the clinical utility of research, which in turn may improve patient care. • Illness and suffering through media • Marginalisation and social stigma at the end of life • Palliative care advocacy projects
• Prognosis and diagnosis
communication in different cultures • Communication between doctor- patient and patient- equipe • Religions and cultures versus suffering, death and bereavement • Public institution in the world: palliative care policies and law • Palliative care: from villages to metropolies
• Space, light and gardens for the terminally ill patient
• End-of-life ethics • Complementary therapies Session: Education, Training and Research • Education, training and research • Fund-raising and no-profit Chair of the session: Dott. Franco Toscani • Bereavement support • Volunteering in palliative care • Rehabilitation in palliative care