OPCARE9
A European Collaboration to optimise research for the care of cancer patients in the last days of life
| Coordinatore | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Organization address
address: Brownlow Hill, Foundation Building 765 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | United Kingdom [UK] |
| Sito del progetto | http://www.opcare9.eu/index.htm |
| Totale costo | 3˙224˙156 € |
| EC contributo | 2˙224˙007 € |
| Programma | FP7-HEALTH
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Health |
| Code Call | FP7-HEALTH-2007-A |
| Funding Scheme | CSA-CA |
| Anno di inizio | 2008 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2008-03-01 - 2011-03-31 |
Partecipanti
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Organization address
address: Brownlow Hill, Foundation Building 765 contact info |
UK (LIVERPOOL) | coordinator | 0.00 |
| 2 |
AROHANUI HOSPICE SERVICE TRUST
Organization address
address: HERETAUNGA STREET 1 contact info |
NZ (PALMERSTON NORTH) | participant | 0.00 |
| 3 |
Bolnisnica Golnik Klinicni oddelek za pljucne bolezni in alergijo
Organization address
address: GOLNIK 36 contact info |
SI (GOLNIK) | participant | 0.00 |
| 4 |
ERASMUS UNIVERSITAIR MEDISCH CENTRUM ROTTERDAM
Organization address
address: 's Gravendijkwal 230 contact info |
NL (ROTTERDAM) | participant | 0.00 |
| 5 |
ISTITUTO NAZIONALE PER LA RICERCA SUL CANCRO
Organization address
address: Largo Rosanna Benzi 10 contact info |
IT (GENOVA) | participant | 0.00 |
| 6 |
KANTONSSPITAL ST. GALLEN
Organization address
address: Rorschacherstrasse 95 contact info |
CH (ST. GALLEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 7 |
KLINIKUM DER UNIVERSITAET ZU KOELN
Organization address
address: Kerpener Strasse 62 contact info |
DE (KOELN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 8 |
PALLIUM LATINOAMERICA ASOCIACION CIVIL
Organization address
address: BONPLAND 2287 contact info |
AR (BUENOS AIRES) | participant | 0.00 |
| 9 |
STIFTELSEN STOCKHOLMS SJUKHEM
Organization address
address: MARIEBERGSGATAN 22 contact info |
SE (STOCKHOLM) | participant | 0.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The project aims to explore, share and collate existing knowledge and practice in each of the key themes identified within the work programme. It aims to reach consensus (based on current practice and available research evidence) on the optimum care to be delivered in the last days of life and gaps in the knowledge base. In addition, it aims to develop innovative ways of addressing gaps in knowledge with the specific aim of improving care for cancer patients in the last days of life. Clearly, such improvements would also impact positively on their informal carers and health professionals delivering the care. Importantly, it aims to do this systematically and collaboratively across Europe and beyond to integrate knowledge from a range of healthcare enviroments and cultures and to avoid duplication of resource and effort.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
In the last days of life, cancer patients need a particular kind of care. An EU-funded project worked to optimise research for the care of this population.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
The project OPCARE9 (A European collaboration to optimise research for the care of cancer patients in the last days of life) adopted an interdisciplinary research approach in search of the best palliative care for this group of patients. Its main aims were to identify and address gaps in knowledge and to avoid duplication of resources and efforts. To this end, this multinational effort brought together representatives of sciences such as sociology, ethics and law and from various clinical professions, including psychology and social work.
Researchers investigated current practices and evaluated the evidence base in different health care environments and cultures. This work was relevant to five main themes: signs and symptoms of approaching death; end-of-life decisions; complementary comfort care; psychological and psychosocial support; and voluntary service. Findings highlighted the need for coordinated, high-quality research to deepen and broaden the existing knowledge base.
OPCARE9 advanced consensus positions on optimum care and developed new research protocols based on the available evidence base and challenges of practice around the concept of care at the end of life, the availability and administration of medication, hydration practices, approaches to assist in accurate prognostication and the impact of volunteers on family and carer support. Recommendations have been incorporated into further collaborative groups, namely the International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person, which includes many of the original researchers and clinicians from OPCARE9 and extended its membership worldwide. This group is committed to improving care of the dying in Europe and internationally through an integrated collaborative approach, to develop and improve the quality of the evidence base in support of the best care for dying people.
OPCARE9 is a testament to the power of collaborative work for organising people and resources. It has provided mechanisms for sharing information, advancing new knowledge and opening up innovative approaches not feasible when working alone.
The work of OPCARE9 has helped to integrate knowledge from a range of health care environments and cultures, translating to better use of resources and research efforts. As such, project outcomes will benefit health care professionals, carers, educators and researchers, and help reduce suffering for cancer patients in the final days of life.