Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues
28 researchers across 3 institutions
Research in palliative care and end-of-life issues examines the complex needs of individuals facing serious illness and their families. This work investigates symptom management, communication strategies between patients and healthcare providers, and the psychosocial and spiritual support required during advanced disease. Methodologies include qualitative studies exploring patient and caregiver experiences, quantitative analyses of healthcare utilization and outcomes, and the development and evaluation of clinical interventions. Sub-fields encompass pain management, hospice care, advance care planning, and bereavement support.
This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas, addressing the healthcare needs of a state with a significant rural population and specific demographic characteristics that can impact access to and delivery of end-of-life care. Studies may explore how to improve palliative care access in underserved areas of the state, understand the impact of specific health conditions prevalent in Arkansas on end-of-life trajectories, and inform policy related to healthcare services for aging populations.
This area draws on expertise from health sciences, medical education, and healthcare policy and management. Engagement spans multiple institutions across Arkansas, facilitating a comprehensive approach to understanding and improving end-of-life care within the state.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Micah Hester | UAMS | 13 | 766 | ||
| Carrie M. Brown | UAMS | 13 | 677 | Grants | |
| Kathleen Murphy | UAMS | 12 | 1,073 | Grants | |
| Maggie Rogers | UAMS | 10 | 867 | ||
| Amy Jones | UAMS | 6 | 200 | ||
| Esther H. Teo | UAMS | 5 | 363 | ||
| Zainab Atiq | UAMS | 4 | 37 | ||
| Esther Teo | UAMS | 3 | 23 | ||
| Carrie Hyde | UAMS | 2 | 27 | ||
| Casey Rockwell | UA Little Rock | 2 | 27 | ||
| Ebonye Green | UAMS | 1 | 14 | ||
| Mahanazzudin Syed | UAMS | 1 | 2 | ||
| Kennede McLeroy‐Charles | UAMS | 1 | 2 | ||
| Rithika Narravula BS | UAMS | 1 | 58 | ||
| Emily Newsome | UAMS | 0 | 0 | ||
| Natalie Peeples | UAMS | 0 | 0 | ||
| Russell Mayo | UAMS | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sarah Harrington | UAMS | 0 | 0 | ||
| Maeghan E. Arnold | UAMS | 0 | 0 | ||
| Veronica Pinto Miranda | UAMS | 0 | 0 |
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Harvard University 2,513
- 2 University of California, San Francisco 1,944
- 3 University of Washington 1,882
- 4 Johns Hopkins University 1,869
- 5 University of Pennsylvania 1,763
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues.