Research
PaRC researchers have won awards for their innovative work across subdisciplines of palliative care and related areas of study. Follow the links below to access summaries of select current research studies PaRC faculty are conducting.
Find completed studies and publications at this page.
Palliative Care Access and Outcomes
PaRC is at the forefront of developing and testing new models of palliative care to expand access and improve care for patients facing serious illness and those approaching the end of their lives. These studies include symptom-specific palliative care, care for children with complex chronic conditions, caregiver support, and palliative care for geriatric patients in the in-patient and out-patient setting.
Improving Treatment of Pain and Addiction
PaRC leads both scientific discovery and resource development for the care of patients with serious illness who also grapple with complex pain and addiction.
Strengthening Clinician Communication Skills and Improving Medical Education
PaRC faculty are known for their contributions to widely recognized methods for teaching clinician communication skills and innovations in medical education.
Supporting Clinician, Patient, and Family Decision-Making
PaRC researchers support patients and caregivers with medical decision-making in serious illness, and conduct studies about improving clinical decision-making.
Growing the Palliative Care Workforce
PaRC is committed to building a workforce that reflects all patients with serious illness and commits resources to mentoring and developing the next generation of researchers.
Collaborations
PaRC is proud to work across disciplines. Frequent collaborators include faculty and researchers in other departments at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, the VA of Pittsburgh, Rand Corporation, and more.