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Research

Phyllis Tuckwell wants to make sure that you and your family receive the best possible care and support.

Carrying out research helps us to understand the needs of those that we are caring for, so that we can best support future patients and families.

Types of research

The research we support usually explores how the different aspects of care, including physical, social, spiritual and psychological aspects, can be improved for patients, and their families and carers.

Common research methods that we use are:

  • one-to-one interviews with a researcher,
  • focus groups,
  • questionnaires.
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Current research projects

Phyllis Tuckwell is a research active organisation and we welcome researchers who wish to undertake research at the hospice.

Our aim is to improve palliative and end of life care for everyone, one important way of doing this is through research. We have developed partnerships which enables us to actively participate in research and initiatives to enhance our quality of care at the end of life. We actively recruit to national studies including a recent study looking at artificial hydration at the end of life. Our team of doctors, nurses and therapists regularly contribute to research, networks, and various initiatives to improve care for the dying. They share their knowledge at conferences and publish their work in peer reviewed journals.

We welcome researchers and other partnerships who wish to undertake research in collaboration with us.

As a research active hospice, we do approach patients and carers from time to time to take part in a relevant study. Participation is always voluntary and declining to take part will not affect your care at the hospice.

Want to know more?

To find out more about research at Phyllis Tuckwell, please speak to a member of the Research team:

Dr Jo Vriens (Palliative Medicine Research Consultant) jo.vriens@pth.org.uk

Jane Ryman(Palliative Research and Clinical Outcomes Nurse) jane.ryman@pth.org.uk

If you are invited to be part of a research study, you will be told exactly what being in the study will involve. If you don't want to take part, you are free to say no. If you do agree to take part, you can change your mind at any time. You do not have to give a reason why you changed your mind, and saying no will not affect the care you receive.