Journal article
Novel application of discrete choice experiment methodology to understand how clinicians around the world triage palliative care needs: A research protocol
B Russell, S Vogrin, J Philip, N Hennessy-Anderson, A Collins, J Burchell, B Le, C Brand, P Hudson, V Sundararajan
Palliative and Supportive Care | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS | Published : 2019
Abstract
Objective. As referrals to specialist palliative care (PC) grow in volume and diversity, an evidence-based triage method is needed to enable services to manage waiting lists in a transparent, efficient, and equitable manner. Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) have not to date been used among PC clinicians, but may serve as a rigorous and efficient method to explore and inform the complex decision-making involved in PC triage. This article presents the protocol for a novel application of an international DCE as part of a mixed-method research program, ultimately aiming to develop a clinical decision-making tool for PC triage. Method. Five stages of protocol development were undertaken: (1) id..
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Awarded by Department of Health, State Government of Victoria
Funding Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful for the contribution from Professor Anthony Scott. The authors declare no conflict of interest. This work was supported by the Department of Health Victoria; the Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation (grant number BGRF1710-1); the St Vincent's Hospital Research Endowment Fund (grant number 81891); and the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships.