Regional hospice and palliative care networks worldwide

July 3, 2024
This scoping review by Röwer and colleagues (2024) analyzed international literature on regional hospice and palliative care networks (RHPCNs) to identify structures, outcomes, benefits, success factors, and good practices. The study found that RHPCNs self-identify as local stakeholders, employ coordination offices, and actively recruit network partners. Outcomes included improved professional Continue reading →

Supporting the Journey Home: The Process of Co-designing an Education Program to Strengthen Palliative Care Capacity in First Nations Communities

June 19, 2024
In Ontario, Canada, a study aimed to improve home-based palliative care in First Nations communities by incorporating an early palliative care approach for community health-related workers. The CAPACITI curriculum was tested with 12 First Nations healthcare providers, who co-designed an education program that reflected their values and culture. The program, Continue reading →

HPCO2024: Conference Summary

June 14, 2024
Our annual Conference, HPCO2024, occurred on June 9-11, 2024.  This sold-out event welcomed over 800 delegates from across Ontario.  We also welcomed delegates from across Canada and from the United Kingdom. The 2024 conference theme was Palliative Care Everywhere. Building on the 2023 conference theme of Now is the Time, Palliative Continue reading →

The Impact of Climate Change on Hospice and Palliative Medicine

June 5, 2024
Climate-related extreme weather events are expected to increase demand for hospice and palliative care due to rising respiratory illnesses, heat-related issues, waterborne diseases, and aggravated chronic conditions. Harris and colleagues (2024) conducted a literature review to understand the existing literature of climate change’s impact on hospice and palliative medicine.  Twenty Continue reading →

A Critical Examination of Ethnocultural Considerations in the Canadian Volunteer Hospice Palliative Care Landscape

April 24, 2024
A recent study conducted in Southwestern Ontario by Cait and colleagues (2024), attempted to explore the impact of social, ethnic and demographic changes to understand how this may affect volunteer recruitment, and representation. The research team interviewed volunteers, community members and staff to determine the differences of cultural views on Continue reading →

HPCO’s Annual Conference

For any questions or information about the HPCO Annual Conference, please contact:

Conference Manager
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
1718-2 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
416-304-1477 or 1-(800)-349-3111 ext. 223

“A Caregiver’s Guide”

You can also request your free copy of "A Caregiver's Guide: A Handbook About End-of-Life Care" by contacting Nav Dhillon at 416-304-1477 ext 231

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