Original Article Open camera or QR reader and scan code to access this article and other resources online. Core Palliative Care Research Competencies Framework for Palliative Care Clinicians Daniela Mosoiu, MD, PhD, 1,2 Sheila Payne, PhD, 3 Oana Predoiu, MS, 2 Maria Arantzamendi, PhD, 4,5 Julie Ling, PhD, 6 Aliki Tserkezoglou, MD, PhD, 7 Nicoleta Mitrea, APRN, MS, PhD, FAAN, 1,2 Mary Dionisi, MS, 7 Marina Martı ´nez, PhD, 5,8 Stephen Mason, PhD, 9 Camelia Ancuta, APRN, MS, PhD’s, 2 and Carlos Centeno, MD, PhD 4,5 Abstract Background: Understanding the principles and practice of research by health care professionals helps to improve the evidence base for palliative care practice and service delivery. Research is a core competency in palliative care that enables the identification and addressing of problems for patients and their families, establishes best practice and improves ways to manage pain, other symptoms, and concerns. This work was undertaken in the research for all palliative care clinicians (RESPACC) Erasmus+ project. Aim: To identify and develop a set of core research competencies within a structured framework for all members of the multidisciplinary palliative team. Design: A multi-method approach was used including rapid review of literature, Nominal Group Technique, and expert consultation. A quiz to self-assess research competencies outlined within the Framework was produced. Results: The Framework includes 17 competencies organized in 7 domains: The clinical context, Scientific thinking and research design, Ethics and regulatory framework for research, Study and site management, Data management and informatics, Communication and relationships, and Research leadership. In the consultation process 6 of the 17 competencies were considered as required by each individual team member, and 3 to be present within the palliative care team. Conclusion: Using a multi-method approach, the first Palliative Care Research Framework identifying core research competencies for palliative care clinicians has been developed. The aim of the framework was not to transform palliative care clinicians into researchers, but to ensure that clinicians understand the important role of research and its integration into clinical practice. Keywords: competency; EAPC; framework; palliative care; research 1 Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania. 2 HOSPICE Casa Sperantei, Education and National Development Department, Brasov, Romania. 3 International Observatory on End-of-Life Care, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom. 4 Institute for Culture and Society, ATLANTES Global Observatory of Palliative Care, University of Navarra, Pamplona (Navarra), Spain. 5 Navarra Medical Research Institute (IdiSNA). 6 European Association for Palliative, Head Office team Department, Vilvoorde, Belgium. 7 ‘‘Galilee’’ Palliative Care Unit, Senior Management Team, Athens, Greece. 8 Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Department of Palliative Medicine, Pamplona (Navarra), Spain. 9 Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Accepted October 30, 2023. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Volume 0, Number 0, 2023 ª Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0399 1 Downloaded by Universidad de Navarra from www.liebertpub.com at 01/17/24. For personal use only.