Palliative care improves quality of life and increases the likelihood that people living with serious illness receive care that is aligned with their values and wishes. It is one of the highest-value interventions for patients with complex medical needs.
GOCCNJ is dedicated to advancing research that increases access to palliative care and improves care for people with serious illness. Future research priorities include:
- Enhancing patient and caregiver understanding of palliative care
- Identifying barriers to timely referrals
- Improving communication about the benefits of palliative care
If you are interested in supporting GOCCNJ’s research efforts, please contact us at info@goalsofcare.org.
Research Collaboration with Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy
GOCCNJ recently partnered with Masters of Public Policy students at the Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University to conduct a study examining how patients and caregivers in New Jersey understand, perceive, and experience palliative care. Their findings will help inform equitable implementation of the new Medicaid community-based palliative care benefit by helping patients access high-quality palliative care and supporting providers in delivering this essential service.
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Past Research Projects:
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: RESEARCH UPDATE
Policy Research Practicum
Understanding Awareness and Perceptions of Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Patients and Caregivers in New Jersey
Research Report
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access
Research Summary & Recommendations
Palliative Care in NJ: Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Access