SPICT™ in Greek – new publication
Translations of the different versions of SPICT™ continue around the world. We share this paper on development of SPICT™ in Greek led by Maria Bouri and colleagues based at the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, University of West Attica, School of Public Health. Palliative Care in the Community: […]
Updated REDMAP training video for staff out now
An updated version of the REDMAP training video is now available. This education resource has been produced with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and is free to download from the RCPSG YouTube channel. We hope it will be used widely to support staff in having conversations with people and families about […]
Using SPICT in Primary Care – new research
The SPICT tool supports identification of people with palliative care needs by primary care clinicians according to 3 recent research studies. Dutch GP’s used an electronic version of SPICT successfully in clinical practice (van Wijmen et al) and a retrospective study of referrals to general community nurses found many patients with non-cancer illnesses and palliative […]
SPICT-GR is launched online
We are delighted to have launched SPICT-GR™ on our website after completion of a successful translation and adaptation process led by Maria Bouri from the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, University of West Attica, School of Public Health. https://www.spict.org.uk/the-spict/spict-gr/
Successful implementation of SPICT-DE™ in general practice in Germany
Kambiz Afshar and colleagues publish a new study showing that GPs in Germany found SPICT-DE™ to be is a practical tool that supports the identification of patients at risk of deterioration or dying and promotes the initiation of patient-centred PC measures. Structured implementation of the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool in general practice – […]
Prioritising inpatient ACP using SPICT
Kat Boothroyd and colleagues from Bishop Auckland Hospital in the north of England showed again that SPICT is a predictor of mortality in patients with frailty during unplanned admissions to hospital of ≥ 72 hours duration. Used alongside the Clinical Frailty Score for all patients admitted to a Complex Frailty Unit for older people, many […]
SPICT™ 2022 – available on your device or free to download
SPICT™ 2022 is available to view on your device (e-SPICT™), or to download (pdf), and as SPICT™ translations. SPICT™ 2022 has minor wording changes from SPICT™ 2019 reflecting feedback from the SPICT International Community – Other conditions: Deteriorating with other conditions, multiple conditions and/or complications that are not reversible; best available treatment has a poor outcome. – Current care and […]
Palliative care indicators in people having futile out-of-hospital CPR
Recently published Scottish study (Cokljat M et al. 2022) found up to 30% of people who experienced an out-of-hospital arrest had 3 or more SPICT indicators of advanced illness. 80% with 3+ indicators died en route to hospital or soon after. SPICT can be used to identify people who will benefit from opportunities to talk […]
ACP in care homes – talking with residents, relatives & friends
Many residents of care homes or elder care residential services are frail with declining health. These people benefit from opportunities to plan for future care. Relatives & friends are often involved in these discussions. SPICT-4ALL is used to identify care home residents for care planning and (if appropriate) palliative care. REDMAP helps us structure a […]
Delphi study on development of SPICT™-SA
SPICT™-SA has been developed by a multidisciplinary team let by Dr Rene Krause based at the University of Cape Town using a Delphi process to ensure the indicators and guidance reflect best practice in South Africa. Download a copy of SPICT™-SA Krause, R., Barnard, A., Burger, H., de Vos, A., Evans, K., Farrant, L., Fouche, […]