ParAid Study
ParAmedic delivery of end-of-life care: a mixed methods evaluation of service provision and professional practice.
ParAmedic delivery of end-of-life care: a mixed methods evaluation of service provision and professional practice.
A Marie Curie funded study involving a research team in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton, working with colleagues at the University of the West of England and the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
The research will describe, characterise and evaluate paramedic delivered end-of-life service provision to answer the research question: how do different models of service provision shape paramedic practice and influence experiences and outcomes for individuals at end-of-life?
The evaluation will enable service delivery models, their features, and effective risk management by paramedics to be distinguished to facilitate sharing of best practice and improve the quality of care and support for people at end-of-life.
Objectives:
1. To conduct a large-scale online survey throughout England to evaluate paramedics’ current practices, factors influencing their professional contribution and the potential for the paramedic workforce to improve end-of-life care (Phase 1).
2. To characterise and evaluate models of service delivery (including innovative models) via mixed methods case studies of practice (Phase 1 + 2).
3. To conceptualise decision-making and risk management by paramedics on scene using vignette methodology within interviews (Phase 2).
4. To hold an expert consultation workshop to consider findings and generate paramedic service delivery recommendations to support end-of-life care (Phase 3).
For further information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/projects/paramedic-delivery-of-end-of-life-care-a-mixed-methods-evaluation-of-service