Evaluation of Electronic Palliative Care Co-ordination System (EPaCCS)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of Electronic Palliative Care Co-ordination System (EPaCCS) in Leeds
IRAS ID
179089
Contact name
Michael Bennett
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 26 days
Research summary
The proposed research activities will evaluate the implementation of an electronic system designed for use by health professionals working with palliative care patients. Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) are a way of health professional documenting end of life care preferences for patients. EPaCCS was initially implemented in Leeds as part of a broader national pilot in 2009, and has been rolled out across Leeds since 2013. This project will assess changes in documentation of end of life care preferences by comparing data from before and after EPaCCS implementation.
This project will explore the extent of EPaCCS implementation across Leeds in the last four quarters, examine the level of documentation currently occurring, and explore patient and health professional perspectives of the EPaCCS approach. The project will adopt a mixed methods approach, using routinely collected data extracted from existing EPaCCS systems alongside qualitative enquiry through focus groups with health professionals and face-to-face interviews with patients. The qualitative component of the research will serve to identify ways to improve quality of care for patients, and to create a more efficient and effective system for patients receiving palliative care wherever they are receiving care in Leeds.
REC name
South Central - Hampshire A Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/SC/0325
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jun 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion