Past Events

For queries on AIIHPC events below, please contact info@aiihpc.org or 353 (0)1 491 2948.
For a list of upcoming palliative care events from AIIHPC partner organisations and collaborators on the island of Ireland visit: www.aiihpc.org/events/list/

PCRN Webinar | Engaging with Industry Partners in Palliative Care Research

This webinar aims to explore how clinicians, researchers and industry partners can collaboratively support, deliver and contribute innovative approaches to palliative care research outcomes.

Resources Available: Video

Conference | The promise and peril of big data for health research in Ireland

‘Big’ data may be particularly valuable in guiding development of palliative and end of life care – this event presented findings from the PELCI study, and shared experts’ insights on the challenges and opportunities of using big data for health in Ireland.

Resources Available: Agenda and speaker biographies | Slide decks

December 2022

Webinar | Shaping Palliative Care Policy using a Human Rights-based Approach

This public webinar presents research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of
Palliative care services from the perspective of rights-holders (residents, families, and staff). AIIHPC received funding for this
research from Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission that was carried out by Dr John Lombard and Dr Owen Doody from University of Limerick.

Resources Available: Video

September 2022

PCRN Webinar Series | Quality in palliative care: connecting the dots

Current national status, and opportunities that exist nationally and internationally on quality of care we achieve for our patients

Resources Available: Video

August 2022

Webinar | Understanding Disease Prevalence and Access to Palliative Care

Using a case study on dementia and ageing in Northern Ireland, Prof Christopher Lloyd from QUB explains
how a mapping tool he developed can support access to palliative care.

Resources Available: Video

Workshop | PPI Within the Context of Palliative Care Research

On the island of Ireland PPI refers to Personal and Public Involvement or Public and Patient Involvement in research. Learn how to 1) Prepare for PPI challenges and sensitivities which are unique to palliative care research and 2) Widen PPI activities to facilitate meaningful involvement of PPI contributors.

Resources Available: Video | Slide deck | Post workshop handbook | Agenda & speaker biographies

PCRN Webinar Series | Arts and Minds: Wellbeing in Kidney Disease

Using arts-based interventions to improve the quality of life and well-being of people with end-stage kidney disease.

Resources Available: Video

September 2021

Webinar | Research Impact: COVID-19 and Pandemic Response in Palliative Care

Understand the key findings from research on the COVID-19 pandemic response in palliative and end of life care and identify future research priorities for palliative care in light of COVID-19.

Resources Available: Video

Workshop | Connecting Policy, Practice and Research to Improve Palliative Care in Northern Ireland

Gain an understanding of what is happening across respective work areas in Northern Ireland related to palliative and end of life care, current and future priorities for practice, research and policy and identify opportunities to connect and consider how we can improve palliative care.

Resources Available: Video | Agenda

ECRF Webinar Series | Systematic, Rapid and Scoping Reviews

So, you want to do a review? An introduction to systematic, rapid, and scoping reviews from a librarian’s perspective.
Presented by Greg Sheaf, Web Services Librarian, Library of Trinity College Dublin.

Resources Available: Slides

Workshop | Digital Communication Skills for Palliative Care Researchers

Learn how to 1) Build a professional profile online as a palliative care researcher, 2) Structure and produce a short video to communicate research messages, 3) Improve digital writing skills for blog publications and 4) Use plain English guidelines provided by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).

Resources Available: Video | Post workshop handbook | Agenda & speaker biographies

ECRF Webinar Series | Economic Studies in Palliative Care: Opportunities & Challenges

Fundamentals of health economics, context for end of life care economics, example study.

Resources Available: Video

February 2021

PCRN Webinar Series | Qualitative Evidence Synthesis; 10 steps to success

Understand: 1) the basic principles of a qualitative evidence synthesis, context of search methods, 3) setting criteria for selecting studies, 4) principles of extracting and synthesising findings from a QES and 5) the application of Grade CERQual to QES findings.

Resources Available: Video

February 2021

ECRF Webinar Series | Stress First Aid – trying to work during a global pandemic?

Stress First Aid Model, research stressors during COVID-19, self-care toolbox.

Resources Available: Video

January 2021

Webinar | Staying Active with Bone Metastases

People with bone metastases are often unsure if exercise is suitable for them and have questions about how to exercise safely. This webinar, delivered by two registered physiotherapists, discusses the benefits of exercise and provides guidance as to how exercise and physical activity can be incorporated into daily life. Designed for people with bone metastases and their family members. Also suitable for health professionals.

Resources Available: Video

November 2020

PCRN Webinar Series | The Journey from Research Evidence to Clinical Guidelines

Palliative care and heart failure, opportunities and challenges, a clinical issue to guideline advice.

Resources Available: Video

October 2020

PCRN Webinar Series | Palliative Care Future Challenges for Ireland

What evidence do we have? How evidence should change palliative care policy and practice? How evidence in palliative care should change the wider health and social care system.

Resources Available: Video

September 2020

PCRN Webinar Series | Fullbright Ireland-USA Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals

PCRN member Dr Suja Somandahan shares her experiences as a Fullbright Scholar 2019/20.
Also featuring Dr Aoife De Brún Fullbright Scholar (2018/19) and Emma Loughney from the Fullbright Commission in Ireland.
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Resources Available: Video

September 2020

PCRN Webinar Series | Advance Care Planning Issues raised by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The presumption and assessment of capacity, legal framework for Advance Healthcare Directives and Legal Framework for Do Not Attempt Resuscitation.

Resources Available: Video

Workshop | Introduction to Implementation Science for Palliative Care Research

Introduction to implementation science theories, models, and frameworks.

Resources Available: Video

PCRN Webinar Series | HRB Open Research

What do we mean by Open Science? What is HRB Open Research? How does it work?

Resources Available: Video

PCRN Webinar Series | Qualitative Research and Grounded Theory and How to Apply Them to Palliative Care

Qualitative design ‘why’ and ‘when’? Epistemological position of the researcher or of the research? How Grounded Theory can employ a variety of data tool collections.

Resources Available: Video

Seminar | Designing and Developing Technologies for Palliative Care

People with palliative care needs often speak about their loss of independence, being dependant on other people for simple tasks and their fears for example of falling or being unable to stay at home. Technology offers a unique opportunity to support people with palliative care needs and their families, for example with symptom assessment, self-management, communication, environmental control, mobility and capabilities to support empowerment and autonomy.

Resources Available: Videos | Agenda

Event | Round Table on a Public Health Approach to Palliative Care

Almost 50 people attended a Round Table on a Public Health Approach to Palliative and End of Life Care on the island of Ireland held in the Ballymascanlon House Hotel on 3 December 2019.

Resources Available: Report

December 2019

Presentation | A Palliative Care Researcher’s Experience Using a Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Model – EMTReK

A well-constructed research dissemination strategy lays the foundation for achieving research to practice. The research team applied a peer reviewed knowledge transfer exchange model EMTReK to develop, activate and evaluate the research project dissemination strategy. Learn about their experience.

Resources Available: Video

December 2018

ECRF Webinar Series | Tips for writing up qualitative research for publication

Fundamentals of health economics, context for end of life care economics, example study.

Resources Available: Video

December 2018

Seminar | Palliative Care and Disabilities: Impact of legislation to improve quality of life and realise human rights

People with a disability at end of life may need support in making decisions in relation to their care planning. This can include people with dementia, intellectual disability, serious mental illness, neurological conditions or some forms of cancer. Laws are in place in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to ensure people have a right to support in making these decisions.

Resources Available: Videos | Agenda