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Does ethnicity affect the recognition of palliative care needs? An observational retrospective cohort study
Safe People
Organisation name
University of Leeds
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
Gemma Clarke - Chief Investigator - University of LeedsGemma Clarke - Corresponding Applicant - University of LeedsFarag Shuweihdi - Collaborator - Not from an OrganisationMichael Bennett - Collaborator - University of LeedsSamuel Relton - Collaborator - University of LeedsSophie Trotter - Collaborator - NHS CALDERDALE CCGWei Gao - Collaborator - King's College London
Safe Projects
Project ID
CPRD17
Lay summary
Palliative care helps provide patients with pain and symptom relief, particularly as people come towards the end of their lives. Access to palliative care is associated with good quality end of life care. However, some studies have shown that people from ethnic minority groups and non-cancer disease groups may not get the same access to these services.
Technical summary
Timely access to palliative care is associated with improvements in symptom management and quality of life, and has been shown to reduce the unnecessary use of acute care. General Practitioners (GPs) play a key role in providing palliative care for patients in the community; such as care planning, coordination, and referrals to specialist services. However, some evidence indicates inequalities in provision; for those with nonmalignant disease, and for people from ethnic minority groups.
Latest approval date
10/06/2021
Safe Data
Dataset(s) name
HES Accident and Emergency
HES Admitted Patient Care
HES Outpatient
ONS Death Registration Data
Patient Level Index of Multiple Deprivation
Safe Setting
Access type
Release