The Psychological, Social and Spiritual Care Research Special Interest Group was established in February 2024 by AIIHPC for AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network, Early Career Researcher Forum, and Voices4Care (people with life-limiting conditions, carers, family members, and those with an interest in palliative care). Members include people with backgrounds and experience in academia, nursing, medicine, art therapy, psychology, psychotherapy, family therapy, music therapy, chaplaincy, people with palliative care needs, carers, and interested citizens.
The group meets online on a quarterly basis to discuss research priorities, opportunities and ongoing projects. The group is chaired by Dr Barry Quinn, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University Belfast, and co-chaired by Dr Niall Galligan, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Head of Psychology, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.
Dr Barry Quinn, Queens University Belfast
Dr Niall Galligan, Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services
The group’s current focus areas include:
How can I get involved?
Next Group Meeting: 21 October 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Webinar
The webinar ‘Navigating Uncertainty in Palliative Care Practice’ gave an up-to-date overview of the literature on uncertainty, as well as evidence-based, patient-centred strategies to help clinicians understand and navigate uncertainty more effectively in clinical practice. You can view the recording here.
Poster Presentations
Group’s Poster Presentation at the 14th Annual PCRN Symposium
Psychological and Spiritual Care on island of Ireland Survey Results presentation and slides at the 13th Annual PCRN Symposium
Research Publications
