Palliative Care constituency, utilisation & impact on health care: a Western Australia based epidemiology & sociological [ 2002 - 2005 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Beverley Mcnamara (Principal investigator) ,  Ellen Nightingale ,  Prof Cashel Holman ,  Prof Lorna Rosenwax

Brief description Using the Western Australian linked database and in consultation with palliative care service providers, the study will: 1.             Study patterns of palliative care delivery during the last 12 months of life, comparing utilisation between different socio-demographic groups and cause of death. 2.             Study the relationships between the services provided and the terminally ill. 3.             Develop a definition of those who utilise designated palliative care programs and apply it to the population of Western Australia in 1994-1999. 4.             Develop a forecasting model to optimise the planning and delivery of palliative care service in Australia.

Funding Amount $AUD 150,000.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research