Do people with disabilities access community-based palliative care services and does this service relieve hospitals and emergency departments: A study of the needs of people with intellectual disability, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia. [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Lorna Rosenwax (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Helen Leonard ,  A/Pr Kevin Murray ,  Prof Beverley Mcnamara ,  Prof Brian Kelly
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Brief description Very little is know about health service needs and use by people with disabilities at the end of life. The study will help to address this gap. The three groups chosen are adults with an intellectual disability, multiple sclerosis, and/or schizophrenia. The study aims to explore the needs of these people and their carers in their last year of life including the need for palliative care and whether access to palliative care relieves some of the burden on hospital and emergency departments

Funding Amount $AUD 369,208.32

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant