SPA-LTC & McMaster University

We are proud to support McMaster University and the SPA-LTC program.

McMaster University is conducting a study to identify what currently exists and what is needed to implement a palliative program in long term care (LTC) homes in various provinces of Canada. The main objectives of the study are:

  • gain a better understanding of the current palliative practices and programs in LTC,
  • understand gaps and resources, and barriers and facilitators.
  • develop plans to successfully implement a palliative program in LTC homes.

McMaster University and the SPA-LTC project are seeking English speaking individuals who work in a LTC home as a staff (such as PSW, nurses, allied health professionals or administrator) or an external consultant or clinician (such as physicians, nurse practitioner etc.) to participate in a survey, as well as interviews and focus groups, to help understand the current palliative practices in LTC on Prince Edward Island.

McMaster is also looking for other individuals involved in LTC homes/sector as policy makers, volunteers, family/friend care partners and advocates.

Your participation will involve completing an online survey. You may also participate in an individual interview or a focus group. A representative from Beacon Clinical Group will connect with you following the survey.

You can access the survey at the following link: https://redcap.link/spaltcsurvey, or by scanning the QR code:

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What is SPA-LTC?

SPA-LTC stands for Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care. The program is all about making sure that people with life-limiting illnesses have more opportunities to experience a high quality of life from the moment they enter long-term care to the day of their death.

The SPA-LTC program provides needed resources to family members, health care providers and researchers across Canada to stimulate improved care for all LTC residents, especially the most vulnerable. These resources are developed to integrate evidence-and equity-based approaches to palliative care at both practice and policy levels.

SPA-LTC has been integrated in most provinces in Canada.

Learn more about SPA-LTC: About SPA-LTC – SPA LTC

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