Establishing a research partnership to investigate functional loss and rehabilitation towards the end of life

Maddocks M, Jane Brighto L, Connell L, Cowley A, Laird B, Peryer G, Petrasso C, Ziegler L, Harwood R
Record ID 32018012104
English
Authors' objectives: Functional loss, the inability to perform necessary or desired tasks, is a common consequence of life-limiting illnesses and associated symptoms (pain, fatigue, breathlessness, etc.) and causes suffering for patients and families. Rehabilitation, a set of interventions designed to address functional loss, is recognised as essential within palliative care, as it can improve quality of life and reduce care costs. However, not everyone has equal access to rehabilitation. Despite limited life expectancy or uncertain ability to benefit from interventions, palliative rehabilitation services are often absent. This is partly due to a lack of high-quality research around optimal models of rehabilitation. Research in this area is methodologically challenging and requires multidisciplinary and cross-speciality collaboration.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/hta/NIHR135171
Year Published: 2024
URL for published report: https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/published-articles/PTHC7598
URL for additional information: English
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Full HTA
Country: England, United Kingdom
DOI: 10.3310/PTHC7598
MeSH Terms
  • Palliative Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Functional Status
  • Terminal Care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Quality of Life
Contact
Organisation Name: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
Contact Address: NIHR Journals Library, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre, Alpha House, University of Southampton Science Park, Southampton SO16 7NS, UK
Contact Name: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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