title: Moving beyond the anecdotal. Identifying the need for evidence-based research in hospice and palliative care.
abstract: The paucity of research in hospice and palliative care has resulted in the absence of a sound, scientific foundation for clinical practice. Most clinical practice performed in this area has not received systematic evaluation and therefore lacks scientific credibility. Many barriers exist, however, that present unique challenges for research with patients and families who have life-limiting illness. Evaluation of key components for the successful performance of interdisciplinary research and integration in clinical settings are explored.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and Research Associate, Cleveland, OH, USA. mxp42@case.edu
authors.forename: Maryjo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prince-Paul
authors.forename: Barbara J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Daly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000941:ethics; D018579:Patient Selection / Q000941:ethics; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*