Post-doctoral research training in palliative care: lessons learned from a T32 program

Our aging population and advances in chronic disease management that prolong the time that patients live with a chronic illness have combined to create an enormous need for improved palliative care research across diverse diseases. In this article, we describe the structure and processes of an NIH-funded T32 post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Washington and our experiences in developing and implementing the program. We recognize a broad definition of palliative care research, including research focused on improving quality of life, minimizing symptoms, providing psychological and spiritual support, and improving communication about patients ’ values and goals of care, all in the context of a serious illness.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research