Despite the multiple recommendations from the Institute of Medicine calling for investment in end-of-life and palliative care (EOL PC) research, there is a limited understanding of who the stakeholders in EOL PC science are, the funding trends for EOL PC science (now and in the future), and the impact of past, current, and future partnerships between government, philanthropic organizations, academic research institutes, and/or others in building this important field of science. While no data were available, findings from one review indicate that directed funding streams for EOL PC research by federal and major philanthropic sources are not fully addressing the breadth and depth of EOL PC scientific issues encompassing the field, and research funding may be shrinking.
The National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR) seeks to implement a needs assessment of EOL PC science funding trends and topics. This formative data will inform NINR, NIH Institutes and Centers, and other Federal and non-Federal Agencies about current EOL PC funding trends and priorities and create synergies for federal, private, and academic research networks to stimulate research capacity in this field. As part of the EOL PC research needs assessment, the Funding Source Questionnaire will identify funding organizations of EOL PC research studies published from 1997 through 2010, when a funding source was not cited or the funding source information was unclear in the research publication. This information will be used in the analysis of the published EOL PC research literature to determine which, if any, agencies or organizations funded the published research. This information will aid in understanding EOL PC research funding trends so that future funding of EOL PC research grants can be better coordinated by NIH, other Federal agencies, and non-government organizations and philanthropic groups.
US Code:
42 USC 285q
Name of Law: National Institute of Nursing Research
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