Jan 17, 2019
This episode features Dr Catriona Mayland (University of
Sheffield, UK).
The Quality of Death Index showed variability in the international
provision of care for the dying. In order to improve care, we
need to have validated outcome measures to assess the current
quality of care. One method of evaluation is to use the views
from the bereaved relatives to assess their own perceptions and
as proxy measures for the patient. We have developed a
common, core international ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (i-CODE)
questionnaire, assessing both patient care and family-carer
support. Engagement of patient and public representatives and
bereaved relatives has informed the development process adding to
the face and content validity of i-CODE. i-CODE will
enable a transnational comparison of care for the dying to be
conducted. Results of i-CODE can be used directly for
quality improvement purposes. i-CODE may be further
developed into an international standard and benchmarking tool.
Full paper available from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0269216318818299
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