Facilitating equitable access to hospice care in socially deprived areas: A mixed methods multiple case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is uncertainty about the factors influencing inequities in access to palliative care in socially deprived areas, including the role of service models and professional perceptions.

Aim

To explore the relationship between social deprivation and access to hospice care, including factors influencing access and professional experiences of providing care.

Design

A mixed-methods multiple case study approach was used. Hospice referrals data were analysed using generalised linear mixed models and other regression analyses. Qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings from different areas (cases) were compared in a cross-case analysis.

Setting

The study took place in North West England, using data f

SUBMITTER: French M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074748 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature