Abstract
This article illustrates the completion of a scoping review of the evidence
relating to the role of the palliative care key worker, providing an insight into
current literature. While advocated in international and national policies, the
evidence underpinning this role is lacking, with only five empirical papers:
two national and three international. The review identifies the need for the key
worker role in palliative care; however, little consensus exists on who should
adopt this role and their remits. Several implementation barriers are cited
relating to communication and training. Further research on the development,
implementation and consensus on the allocation of duties of the key worker
role would expand the existing evidence base.
relating to the role of the palliative care key worker, providing an insight into
current literature. While advocated in international and national policies, the
evidence underpinning this role is lacking, with only five empirical papers:
two national and three international. The review identifies the need for the key
worker role in palliative care; however, little consensus exists on who should
adopt this role and their remits. Several implementation barriers are cited
relating to communication and training. Further research on the development,
implementation and consensus on the allocation of duties of the key worker
role would expand the existing evidence base.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 384-391 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | British Journal of Community Nursing |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 2 Aug 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 4 Aug 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- keyworker
- palliative care
- community
- scoping review
- end of life
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
- key worker
- Humans
- Palliative Care
- Communication