biostudies-literatureWalshe CMedical Research CouncilNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR)2146-2154https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9808277biostudies-literatureUnknown11(10)<h4>Background</h4>Volunteers are common within palliative care services, and provide support that enhances care quality. The support they provided, and any role changes, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are unknown. The aim of this study is to understand volunteer deployment and activities within palliative care services, and to identify what may affect any changes in volunteer service provision, during the COVID-19 pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>Multi-national online survey disseminated via key stakeholders to specialist palliative care services, completed by lead clinicians. Data collected on volunteer roles, deployment, and changes in volunteer engagement. Analysis included descriptive statistics, a multivariable logistic regression, and analysis of free-text comments International journal of health policy and managementProhibit, Protect, or Adapt? The Changing Role of Volunteers in Palliative and Hospice Care Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Multinational Survey (Covpall).PMC9808277HDRUK2020.145CDF-2017-10-009PDF-2011-04-048MR/V012908/1CL-2010-17-009NIHR201354NF-SI-0611-1020916/02/18CS-2015-15-005CDF-2018-11-ST2-002Bajwah SWalshe CPreston NMaddocks MDunleavy LFraser LKMurtagh FEBradshaw AOluyase AOHigginson IJGarner ICripps RLSleeman KEHocaoglu MfalseProhibit, Protect, or Adapt? The Changing Role of Volunteers in Palliative and Hospice Care Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Multinational Survey (Covpall).<h4>Background</h4>Volunteers are common within palliative care services, and provide support that enhances care quality. The support they provided, and any role changes, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are unknown. The aim of this study is to understand volunteer deployment and activities within palliative care services, and to identify what may affect any changes in volunteer service provision, during the COVID-19 pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>Multi-national online survey disseminated via key stakeholders to specialist palliative care services, completed by lead clinicians. Data collected on volunteer roles, deployment, and changes in volunteer engagement. Analysis included descriptive statistics, a multivariable logistic regression, and analysis of free-text comments 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Oct2025-04-18T15:20:25.486Z2025-04-07T01:53:54.477ZS-EPMC98082773466449710.34172/ijhpm.2021.128