Conducting research in palliative care as viewed by interprofessional care teams : insights from a cross-sectional survey

Article Article scientifique Article Conducting research in palliative care as viewed by interprofessional care teams : insights from a cross-sectional survey eng 2025-01-01 author Roux Coralie Axalia 839103 author Pautex Sophie Marie 37604 dept de réadaptation et gériatrie (MIGRG) author Bianchi Federica 950632 author Hentsch Lisa 594583 374-381 10.1089/pmr.2024.0099 2689-2820 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/pmr.2024.0099 Introduction: Conducting studies in palliative care can be challenging. It has been highlighted that the interprofessional team may have their own reasons for not engaging in research projects. We aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to the involvement of palliative care team members in research projects. Method: We used a cross-sectional online survey with qualitative and quantitative components to identify barriers and facilitators encountered by palliative care health professionals. Participants were physicians, nurses, nurse assistants, physiotherapists, dieticians, and occupational therapists working in the Division of Palliative Medicine of the Geneva University Hospitals in Switzerland. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis for the open-ended questions. Results: A total of 107 questionnaires were sent, and 51 participants (48%) provided responses, of whom 75% expressed an interest in research, although only 47% had previously taken part in a research project. The most cited barriers were a lack of training on how to conduct studies, a lack of time, and a lack of funding. The main facilitators were the recognition that research enhances the quality of care and the belief that patients should be respected in their autonomy and given the opportunity to participate in research projects. Conclusion: The interprofessional palliative care team would benefit from time, funds, and training in order to enhance a research culture within the team. The establishment of an interprofessional network to guide and share experiences would also be a good way to promote this culture. Barriers Facilitators Interprofessional team Palliative care Research Dewey 618.97 65 Département de réadaptation et gériatrie 22B false 436 Médecine palliative 709 Palliative medicine reports 6 1 b64eb5cd-b525-420c-ab32-1968f451468a Article (Published version) Public Research_PC_Roux_2025.pdf 1028335 application/pdf CC BY-4.0 499f0b998808a4e3d4ea873298d746ad40041dbc60a9b9f0f23225e807ab4d64 b2628e72-1936-4d8a-8241-bdd16b25e085 Supplemental data Public pmr.2024.0099_supplementary_data-1.docx 49959 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document 3a9b6d2d0eec04909cfc839a4b12149de2e88081537955617620dbe192a7583f openAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de réadaptation et gériatrie

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Roux, Coralie Axalia