AH25061Experiences of allied health clinicians and tertiary educators working in and teaching palliative care – a qualitative study
What is known about the topic? Older adults have more complex health needs and could benefit from a palliative reablement approach that addresses evolving needs over time. Allied health clinicians are ideally positioned to deliver such services. What does this paper add? Clinicians feel underequipped to provide palliative care but identified what is needed to enhance confidence and practice. What are the implications for practitioners? A growing ageing population needs a capable and effective workforce. If systems within which allied health train and practice do not offer sufficient opportunity to develop skills and deliver services, quality of care will suffer.