About Us
Our mission is to develop a Pan-Canadian network of practice-focused research groups producing high-quality palliative care research.
Our mission is to develop a Pan-Canadian network of practice-focused research groups producing high-quality palliative care research.
active programs of research in our network
investigators, healthcare providers, trainees, community and policy stakeholders, and patient and family partner members
million in contributions and peer-reviewed grant funding
Recruitment to platform at one of the hubs
Consent and enrolment in platform
Collection of key data, minimizing participant burden for individual trials
Screening automatically for all trials taking place on the platform, maximizing options for patients and caregivers
Trials – patients and caregivers participate in trials they are eligible for
Ongoing check-ins – patients and caregivers are followed until they choose to stop participating or until patient death
Bereavement – we follow caregivers for up to three years and offer them bereavement interventions
By linking practice and research, the platform will improve care for patients and families affected by advanced cancer.
Practice
Clinicians, patients, and caregivers identify areas for improvement in care.
PCPCRC
Supports foundational research that identifies promising interventions.
Research Platform
Comprised of Phase 3 RCTs, Research Hubs, Data Strategy.
Evaluation of hub model and data strategy to optimize research.
Training and mentorship underlie and uphold all activities in the cycle.