The Executive Committee sets annual objectives to support the achievement of the core aims of the International Collaborative.
THE AIMS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE
Aim 1: Undertake international research in care for the dying
Aim 2: Drive forward an international 'care for the dying' research strategy
Aim 3: Encourage international learning and teaching collaborations to improve care for the dying
Aim 4: Optimise the collaboration with the EAPC Task Force on Care for the Dying
Aim 5: Support the development of the International Collaborative 10/40 Model for Best Care for the Dying Person and associated materials/processes within the Quality Improvement Framework
Aim 6: Develop an effective communication strategy within the International Collaborative
Aim 7: Globally disseminate the work of the International Collaborative
Aim 8: Organise and promote international meetings to advocate best care for the dying person
2026 OBJECTIVES
Identify topics and opportunities for collaborative research to further underpin the 10/40 Model
Promote and monitor the iLIVE legacy
Find opportunities to secure funding for the COMCARE proposal on serious illness communication
Find opportunities to secure funding for an international research proposal that includes benchmarking of end-of-life care
Develop a research strategy for the Collaborative, including clarity on where, when, and how experiences, plans, opportunities, findings, and wishes can be exchanged and coordinated
To deliver the annual Research Thinktank meeting
To develop an EU Marie Curie PhD Programme linked to the International Collaborative
Submit the 40 core outcomes for publication on the COMET database
1. Research Network
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2. Education Programme
For each of the 10 Key Principles create a 5-10 minute video PowerPoint and link with International Collaborative papers and webinars
Working with reference centres and facilitators, develop generic care of the dying teaching materials based on the learning outcomes for the 10/40 Model
Explore collaboration with national/international organisations regarding developing/signposting generic care of the dying materials
Scope public engagement – signposting/development of materials linked with iLIVE on the International Collaborative website
Develop a proposal for development and delivery of a volunteer coordinators course
Oversee the delivery of International Collaborative events:
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Summer School, Malaga 2026
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Annual Conference, Lund 2026
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Quarterly webinar series
Agree the date and location of the 2027 Annual Conference
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3. Quality Improvement Programme - 10/40 Model
Design, refine, and distribute a comprehensive User Site Questionnaire in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
Led by Sweden, develop and pilot a “Training the 10/40 Model Implementation Leaders” programme, with contributions from Spain, Argentina, Norway, and the Netherlands
Explore opportunities for dissemination of the educational package “Learning Outcomes and Syllabus Content for a Training Programme to meet the 10 Key Principles for Best Care for the Dying Person” through the Erasmus Programme
Validate and finalise the Staff Perception Questionnaire to ensure academic rigour, reliability, and practical relevance
Undertake a comprehensive review and update of the 10/40 Model documentation and Quality Improvement Framework as part of the five-year continuous improvement cycle, ensuring alignment with evolving best practice and feedback from implementation sites
Maintain five established International Collaborative Reference Centres and support the further development of six others in Portugal, Spain, Australia, Iceland, China, and the UK
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4. Joint Task Force on Care for the Dying
Achieve the Year 3 objectives of the joint EAPC Task Force group
Promote the Joint Task Force at EAPC World Congress, Prague 2026
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