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Research Interests
Research Statement
The purpose of my program of research is to assess and promote quality care for family carers and patients as they near the end-of-life. My research focusses on the structure, process, and outcomes in service delivery. As part of this work I examine how personal, social, and environmental factors affect care. This work is designed to assist in the development, evaluation and translation of new and innovative interventions to improve access, quality and outcomes in this population.
Research Interests
Health services research, health systems research, chronic illness, palliative care, aged care, supportive cancer care, organizational change, ethics, and research methodology
Teaching
Evidence based nursing – level 3 (NFY3005), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast
Post Graduate Diploma Specialist Practice (Oncology Nursing), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast.
Issues in Dementia Care – (HSN3022), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast
Model of Dementia Care – (HSN3031), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast
Current Projects
Co-investigator, Feasibility Study of an On-Line Intervention for Family Caregivers of Residential-Living Frail Older Persons. Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network, Canada (Principal Investigator: Duggleby W, Co-investigators: Ploeg J, McAiney C, Parmar J, Holroyd-Leduc J, Peacock S, Nekolaichuk C, Ghosh S, Forbes D, Kassalainen S) 2016-2017.
Co-investigator, Reducing hospital admissions of people with dementia in nursing homes: The role of anticipatory care planning. GAIN: Guidelines and Audit Implementation Network (Principal Investigator: McLaughlin D, Co-investigators: Carter G) 2016
Co-investigator, Advance care planning with older adults who have end-stage kidney diseases. Feasibility of a deferred entry randomised controlled trial incorporating a mixed methods process evaluation. The Dunhill Medical Trust (Principal Investigator: O’Halloran P, Co-investigators: Noble H, Fogarty P, Murtagh F, Brown J, Shields J, Mordon S) 2015-2017
Co-investigator, Partnering together to improve palliative care in Long Term Care. Co-funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health System Improvement; Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions; Manitoba Health Research Council; Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (Principal Investigator: Kaasalainen S, Co-investigator: Costello A, Hunter P, Neves P, Sussman T, Thompson G, Venturato L. Co-Investigators: Akhtar-Danesh N, Bourgeois-Guérin V, Chochinov H, dal Bello-Haas V, Duggleby W, Earl M, Goodridge D, Hadjistavropoulos T, Holtslander L, McCleary L, McClement S, O’Leary J, Papaioannou A, Parker D, Ploeg J, Sinclair S, Strachan P, Thorpe L, Touchette C, Trinidad G, You J, Young L.) 2015-2018.
Co-investigator, ‘Improving Palliative Care in Long Term Care Homes Using Participatory Action Research’. Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network, Canada (Principal investigator: Kassalinen S, Co-investigators: Sussman T, Neves P, O’Leary J, Akhtar-Danesh N, Brazil K, Bonifas R, Bourgeois Guérin V, dal Bello-Haas V, Earl M, Kelley ML, McCleary L, McKee M, Papaioannou A, Parker D, Ploeg J, Sinclair S, Strachan P, Thompson G, Venturato L, Wickson-Griffiths A, You J, Young L) 2015-2017
Principal Investigator, “Promoting informed decision making and effective communication through advance care planning for people living with dementia and their family carers”. The Atlantic Philanthropies and HSC Public Health (Co-investigators: Clarke M, Froggatt K, Hudson P, Kernohan G, McLaughlin D, Passmore P) 2014-2016
Co-Lead, “Costs and effectiveness of UK palliative care day services: a three-centre mixed methods study of impact upon patients and family carers”. Marie Curie Cancer Care Research (Project lead: Kernohan G, Co-investigators: Hasson F, McCorry N, Coast J, McIlFatrick S) 2014-2017
Co-investigator, ‘Pain assessment and management for persons with advanced dementia nearing the end of life’. The Atlantic Philanthropies and HSC Public Health (Principal Investigator: Parsons C, Co-investigators: Bannin De Witt J, Passmore P, McIlfatrick S, Watson M, Morgan S, Maxwell D, Buchanan H.) 2014-2017.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R2894NUR: Supporting decision-making on goals of care for community dwelling patients living with a progressive life-limiting illness
Brazil, K. (PI), Doherty, J. (CoI) & Mitchell, G. (CoI)
11/07/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R4079NUR: Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Partnership for Northern Ireland
O'Halloran, P. (PI), Brazil, K. (CoI), McConnell, T. (CoI), McVeigh, C. (CoI), Noble, H. (CoI) & Reid, J. (CoI)
06/01/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R4893NUR: Necessary discussions: Advance care planning for nursing homes in a COVID-19 outbreak
Brazil, K. (PI), Carter, G. (CoI), McCann, A. (CoI) & Mitchell, G. (CoI)
14/06/2020 → …
Project: Research
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R2568NUR: Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A multi-site implementation evaluation
Brazil, K. (PI), Brown Wilson, C. (CoI) & Carter, G. (CoI)
13/03/2019 → …
Project: Research
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Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis
Salvi, S., Preston, N., Cornally, N., Walshe, C., O’Neill, R., Brazil, K., Reigada, C., Payne, C., Soares, J., Mali, J., Pereira, S. M., Hernández-Marrero, P., Szczerbińska, K., Barańska, I., Shaw, S., Chambers, T., Kaasalainen, S., van den Broek, B., van der Steen, J. & Olagnero, J. M. & 11 others, , 09 Jan 2025, In: BMC Geriatrics. 25, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Influence of digital competence on participation and retention of patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers in a randomized controlled trial with an e-Health component: findings from the DIAdIC trial
Van Goethem, V., Dierickx, S., Matthys, O., Deliens, L., Lapeire, L., Surmont, V., Geboes, K., Renard, V., Grønvold, M., D'Alton, P., Turola, E., Guberti, M., van der Wel, M., Brazil, K., Bristowe, K., Hudson, P., De Vleminck, A., Cohen, J. & DIAdIC team, 07 May 2025, (Early online date) In: Telemedicine and e-Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An exploration of the day to day professional experiences of school nurses globally: a narrative review
Alhammadi, M., Brazil, K. & Boyle, B., 23 Jul 2024, (Early online date) In: Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A parallel process of staff–family distress in long-term care: a challenge to collaboration
Serrano, D., Sussman, T., Kaasalanien, S., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Thompson, G., Hunter, P. V., MacIntosh, H. B. & Brazil, K., 15 Dec 2024, In: SAGE Open Nursing. 10, 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Facilitating advance care planning (ACP) conversations in a community setting – a two-phase study to co-design and evaluate a digital ACP resource for community nurses, care recipients and caregivers
O'Neill, R., Jamison, O., Coffey, A., Doherty, J., Doody, O., Finucane, A., Green , J., Dening, K. H., Mitchell, G., Preston, N. & Brazil, K., 01 Feb 2024, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 14, Suppl 1, 60.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Prizes
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Addressing Moral Distress Experienced Among HealthCare Workers Providing Home-based Palliative Care. An Interprofessional Perspective ($49,509.00, Greenshield Foundation)
Brazil, K. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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An evaluation of Canada’s Compassionate Care Benefit from a family caregiver’s perspective ($169,729.00, Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Brazil, K. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Anti-microbial use and resistance in seniors ($1,254,360.00, Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Brazil, K. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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A review of hospice palliative care in the province of Ontario (50,000.00 Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division)
Brazil, K. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Assessing end of life care in long term care facilities ($32,000.00 Richard Greenshield Foundation)
Brazil, K. (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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A systematic review of factors influencing the implementation of advance care planning among overseas Chinese ethnic communities
Xue, L. (Presenter), Halloran, P. O. (Advisor), O'Neill, R. (Advisor), Doherty, J. (Advisor) & Brazil, K. (Advisor)
12 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Irish Association for Palliative Care 24th Annual Education and Research Seminar 2025
Xue, L. (Presenter), Halloran, P. O. (Advisor), O'Neill, R. (Advisor), Doherty, J. (Advisor) & Brazil, K. (Advisor)
11 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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A feasibility study of an Online Educational Intervention for Adult Child Carers of People Living with Dementia in a Low-middle Income Country: lessons to be learnt
Saifullah, A. (Presenter), Brown Wilson, C. (Advisor), Carter, G. (Advisor) & Brazil, K. (Advisor)
13 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Research: care for today, cure for tomorrow
Brazil, K. (Invited speaker)
21 Aug 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Supporting family carer decision-making at the end of life: The Family Carer Decision Support Intervention’
Brazil, K. (Invited speaker)
09 May 2019 → 10 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference