A Model of current & potential palliative care constituency: Measuring met & unmet needs [ 2004 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Beverley Mcnamara (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kirsten Auret ,  Prof Cashel Holman ,  Prof Lorna Rosenwax

Brief description Although many health care providers believe palliative care should be offered to all Australians who need it, there is no population-based data to support this claim. This study will provide much needed population-based evidence by measuring the levels of met and unmet needs of people with active, progressive, advanced disease in the last 12 months of their lives. A model of current and potential palliative care constituency will be developed that will lead to improved access to palliative care for people who do not traditionally access specialist palliative care services.

Funding Amount $AUD 145,210.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research