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A social capital framework for palliative care

Supporting health and well-being for people with life-limiting illness and their carers through social relations and networks

Published Date: 16.7.2012

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

Palliative care Carer wellbeing Relationships Peer-reviewed journal article Open access

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

View Publication Palliative care Carer wellbeing Relationships Peer-reviewed journal article Open access

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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A social capital framework for palliative care

Supporting health and well-being for people with life-limiting illness and their carers through social relations and networks

Published Date: 16.7.2012

  • Author/ Authors

    Joanne M. Lewis, Michelle DiGiacomo, Tim Luckett, Patricia M. Davidson, David C. Currow

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Lewis, J., DiGiacomo, M., Luckett, T., Davidson, P. M., & Currow, D. C. (2012). A Social Capital Framework for Palliative Care: Supporting Health and Well-Being for People With Life-Limiting Illness and Their Carers Through Social Relations and Networks. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 45(1), 92–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.12.283

Long Summary

This article looks at the way in which social relationships positively impact the health and wellbeing of people living with a terminal illness. This literature review analyses the strengths of applying a social capital model to care services to support patients and carers. Social advantage and inclusion are identified as positive consequences of implementing this model.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Provides information on the importance of social networking when caring for a person living with a terminal illness
  • Outlines what a social capital framework in palliative care would be
  • Identifies methods for supporting people with life-limiting illnesses

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Discusses a hollistic approach to end of life care
  • Provides evidence-based recommendations pertaining to the use of a social capital model to improve health outcomes for carers and people living with a terminal illness
  • Provides an outline of a social capital framework for palliative care

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