This research develops and tests a system (a casemix classification) to accurately capture the complex needs of patients with advanced disease, to better understand and quantify those needs, and to fairly allocate resources to meet them. It identifies ways to measure the actual improvements in symptoms/quality of life which patients and families experience, so that the quality and effectiveness of services is demonstrable to patients, families, commissioners and providers of care. This will drive better quality and more efficient care in last year of life.
This research develops and tests a system (a casemix classification) to accurately capture the complex needs of patients with advanced disease, to better understand and quantify those needs, and to fairly allocate resources to meet them. It identifies ways to measure the actual improvements in symptoms/quality of life which patients and families experience, so that the quality and effectiveness of services is demonstrable to patients, families, commissioners and providers of care. This will drive better quality and more efficient care in last year of life.
