Exploring high mortality rates among people with multiple and complex needs: a qualitative study using peer research methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the perceived reasons underlying high mortality rates among people with multiple and complex needs.

Design

Qualitative study using peer research.

Setting

North East of England.

Participants

Three focus group discussions were held involving (1) people with lived experience of multiple and complex needs (n=5); (2) front-line staff from health, social care and voluntary organisations that support multiple and complex needs groups (n=7); and (3) managers and commissioners of these organisations (n=9).

Results

Findings from this study provide valuable perspectives of people with multiple complex needs and those that provide them with support on what may be perceived factors underlying premature mortality. Mental ill health and substance m

SUBMITTER: Perry R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8183219 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature