All Outputs (5)

11 Using realist evaluation to understand context, mechanisms, and outcomes of social support interventions in hospice day services (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Bradley, N. M., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2022, February). 11 Using realist evaluation to understand context, mechanisms, and outcomes of social support interventions in hospice day services. Presented at The Marie Curie Research Conference Improving End of Life for All Sunday 30 January – Friday 4 February 2022

Introduction: Our mental and physical wellbeing is influenced by our social surroundings. Patients and their families at risk of loneliness and social isolation, which can increase depression and pain, and decrease life satisfaction and coping resour... Read More about 11 Using realist evaluation to understand context, mechanisms, and outcomes of social support interventions in hospice day services.

O-21 How do hospices facilitate social support? (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Bradley, N., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2018, November). O-21 How do hospices facilitate social support?. Presented at Transforming Palliative Care, Hospice UK 2018 National Conference, 27–28 November 2018, Telford

Background: Social isolation is increasing, with negative consequences for both physical and mental health. People with life-limiting illness and their carers are at risk of inadequate social support and loneliness. Hospices support social wellbeing... Read More about O-21 How do hospices facilitate social support?.

8 How do hospices facilitate social support? (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Bradley, N., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2018, September). 8 How do hospices facilitate social support?

Introduction: Social isolation is increasing with negative consequences for both physical and mental health. People with life-limiting illness and their carers are at risk of inadequate social support and loneliness. Hospices support social wellbe... Read More about 8 How do hospices facilitate social support?.

P-150 Social support in palliative care (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Bradley, N., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2017, November). P-150 Social support in palliative care. Poster presented at Leading, Learning and Innovating, Hospice UK 2017 National Conference, 22–24 November 2017, Liverpool

Background: A holistic approach to supporting a person with life-limiting illness and their families requires a consideration of their social context, including the availability of social support (defined as the resources gained from relationships wi... Read More about P-150 Social support in palliative care.

P-149 Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support – A systematic review (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Bradley, N., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2017, November). P-149 Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support – A systematic review. Poster presented at Leading, Learning and Innovating, Hospice UK 2017 National Conference, 22–24 November 2017, Liverpool

Background Social support is a necessary resource for good quality of life, particularly for individuals managing the psychological challenges of living with a life-limiting illness. Qualitative evidence describes social support obtained during palli... Read More about P-149 Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support – A systematic review.