Informing the development of a model of care for patients with end stage COPD: what are their needs and and they being met [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gregory Crawford (Principal investigator) ,  Associate Professor Gregory Crawford (Associated with) ,  Ms Margaret Brown ,  Ms Teresa Burgess ,  Prof Alan Crockett
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Brief description Currently there is no specific model of care for people with end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), despite growing evidence of the specific symptoms and issues of this patient group. Interviews with end stage COPD patients and their carers will be undertaken to explore the services currently being accessed, and how well patients’ needs are being met by these services. This project will conduct an audit of available services in South Australia and then examine how hospital, specialist palliative care units and primary care services (including general practice) can interface to meet these identified patient and carer needs. The results from this study will be used to inform development of a distinct model (or models) of care that addresses the needs of patients with end stage COPD.

Funding Amount $AUD 49,425.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research