TY - JOUR

T1 - The international observatory of end of life care : a new initiative to support palliative care development around the world.

AU - Clark, David

PY - 2003

Y1 - 2003

N2 - The development of palliative care is proceeding rapidly in some areas of the world, but major problems continue to exist in several countries and regions. Comparative research evidence to inform palliative care development is limited and can be difficult to obtain, especially for resource poor settings. International collaboration is needed to promote and disseminate an evidence base to support the growth of palliative care. The aims and plans of the newly created International Observatory on End of Life Care are described, together with its orientation to global partnership and collaboration. The Observatory will build on public health models to provide research-based intelligence about palliative care around the world, drawing also on cultural, historical and ethical perspectives.

AB - The development of palliative care is proceeding rapidly in some areas of the world, but major problems continue to exist in several countries and regions. Comparative research evidence to inform palliative care development is limited and can be difficult to obtain, especially for resource poor settings. International collaboration is needed to promote and disseminate an evidence base to support the growth of palliative care. The aims and plans of the newly created International Observatory on End of Life Care are described, together with its orientation to global partnership and collaboration. The Observatory will build on public health models to provide research-based intelligence about palliative care around the world, drawing also on cultural, historical and ethical perspectives.

U2 - 10.1300/J354v17n03_33

DO - 10.1300/J354v17n03_33

M3 - Journal article

VL - 17

SP - 231

EP - 238

JO - Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy

JF - Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy

SN - 1536-0288

IS - 3-4

ER -