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RESOLVE training on outcome measures

We are committed to translating our research into useful resources for those providing end of life care.

A simple introduction to Outcome Measures

  • What are Outcome Measures?
  • Why do we need them?
  • How and where are they used?
  • How can they help you to support your patients?
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What are the different Outcome Measures?

Palliative Phase of Illness

Phase of Illness is a measure which describes the urgency of care needs for a person receiving palliative care. It considers the care needs of both patient and family.

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Australia-modified Karnofsky Performance Scale (AKPS)

The AKPS is a measure of the patient’s functional status or ability to perform their activities of daily living.

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Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS)

The IPOS measures are a family of tools to measure the symptoms and other concerns which patients affected by advanced illness most often report. This video explains how to use the IPOS in clinical practice (not for research).

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The Modified Barthel Score for Palliative Care

The Barthel score is a measure of the patient’s ability to perform ten common activities of daily living.

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Supporting resources

Putting outcome measures into palliative care practice: what works?

Our a list of recommendations for professionals who are leading the implementation of outcome measures, and those using them in everyday practice.

IPOS in the dying Phase of Illness

Using IPOS in the dying Phase of Illness

Watch this video to find out how to use IPOS in the dying Phase of Illness.

Summary of the IPOS items for the dying Phase

Guide to completing IPOS scores in the dying Phase of Illness

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Presentation: Using IPOS in the Dying Phase of Illness

This presentation is delivered by Professor Fliss Murtagh, Director of the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre.

Presentation: When Does a Palliative Phase of Illness End

This presentation is delivered by Professor Fliss Murtagh, Director of the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre.

Other resources

Outcomes Champion: a brief overview of the role

This video provides a brief outline of the role of the outcomes champion to support use of outcome measures in practice. It will be useful for palliative care teams across all settings.

This video has been provided by Dr Kathryn Chater, Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, York Community Specialist Palliative Care Team, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

What processes underpin the successful implementation of Outcome Measures?

This is a brief presentation about the processes underpinning the successful implementation of Outcome Measures.

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What are the benefits of clinical outcomes in palliative care?

This is a brief presentation demonstrating the benefits of clinical outcomes in palliative care.

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