Understanding the HCP's experience of having a TEP discussion
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the health care Professional's experience of having a Treatment Escalation Plan discussion.
IRAS ID
259433
Contact name
Hayley Lowe
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bangor University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 2 months, 30 days
Research summary
Treatment Escalation Plans are being rolled out across North Wales. They are a way to identify a range of treatments that may or may not be suitable in the event of future deterioration and are aimed at patients with approximately 6-12 months left to live with a life limiting diagnosis. The researcher (MSc student) is interested to know more about the experience of having this type of discussion.
The overall aim of the study is to gain a better understanding of the health care professional’s overall ‘lived’ experience, including the emotional impact, of having a Treatment Escalation Plan discussion with patients and their family members towards the end of life and identify common themes that may help develop future education and training for this type of discussion.REC name
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