Project Ethics: This project has been approved by Flinders University's Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID 7464).
Purpose of the Study:
This study aims to explore how allied health professionals work with older adults receiving palliative care and at end of life, in Australia; what unique input the various disciplines can offer, and what learning or professional development informs clinical practice.
Who can be involved:
We would like to invite allied health clinicians or allied health tertiary educators from these 4 professions - Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists - to participate in the study. We are seeking individuals with experience working in aged care settings (Residential Aged Care Facility or Community setting), who have encountered older adults receiving palliative or end of life care.
What you will be asked to do:
If you would like to participate in this research, we invite you to register your interest to participate in a 30-45 minute online Microsoft Teams interview where we will ask you about your experience as an allied health clinician or educator with specific reference to working in palliative and end of life care for older adults. In appreciation of your time, you will be provided with a $25 gift card for helping us with the interview, and we will be looking to conduct up to 12 interviews in total, and representation from each discipline.
How you can participate:
If you feel that you could contribute to this important study, and would like to register to participate, you can register your details below and the project team will be in touch shortly.