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These articles are part of the Palliative Perspectives blog addressing palliative care, and end-of-life care issues around ageing and aged care.

We need to rethink how end-of-life care is regulated

An article written by Professor Ben White, Professor Lindy Willmott and Dr Eliana Close

  • 21 March 2023
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We need to rethink how end-of-life care is regulated

The regulation of end-of-life care needs to be approached holistically rather than just focusing on law. Professor Ben White, Professor Lindy Willmott and Dr Eliana Close from Australian Centre for Health Law Research, QUT discuss how to think differently about the regulation of end-of-life care. 

Free online aged care learning modules

An article written by Susan Quarmby

  • 28 February 2023
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Free online aged care learning modules

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania has created free online learning resources for anyone interested in the aged care sector. Project Lead, Susan Quarmby discusses the new Equip Aged Care Learning Packages and its benefits.

Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities

An article written by Emeritus Professor Kenneth Pakenham and Christopher Lloyd Martin

  • 7 February 2023
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Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities

Significant levels of distress are experienced by 29-40% of palliative patients. Access to effective psychosocial interventions which reduce distress and enhance wellbeing and quality of life is essential. Emeritus Professor Kenneth Pakenham and Christopher Lloyd Martin discuss their research surveying palliative care patients about their needs for psychosocial support.

Evolving demands in aged care: addressing workforce and palliative care needs

An article written by Professor Jennifer Tieman

  • 30 January 2023
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Evolving demands in aged care: addressing workforce and palliative care needs

More people are living longer in Australia which is impacting the demand for and provision of aged care. Professor Jennifer Tieman discusses the initiatives and responses to address workforce issues, such as aged care, to ensure older people have access to quality care at the end of life.

What does it take to improve care review activities in hospital for older people nearing end of life?

An article written by Christine Brown

  • 18 January 2023
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What does it take to improve care review activities in hospital for older people nearing end of life?

Hospitalisation rates for older people are rising and new approaches are needed for end-of-life care. Research Project Coordinator, Christine Brown, discusses the results on The InterACT trial aimed to improve care decisions for older people at the end of life.

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