Title
The provision of general medical services by non-medical health professionals: systematic reviews, survey and mixed methods study. (PhD studentship)
Post Graduate Researcher
- Bethany Anthony, Bangor University
PhD Supervisors
- Dr Nefyn Williams, Bangor University
- Dr Julia Hiscock, Bangor University
Type of study
Systematic review, survey, qualitative analysis. PhD Studentship.
Summary
The project will perform a review of the literature concerning the substitution of general medical practitioners by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. A survey is planned of the current use of this kind of substitution in the National Health Service throughout the UK. We will compare the type of patients that consult with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and allied health practitioners in terms of their age, gender, reason for consultation, number of medical problems, complexity, etc. We will also compare the length of consultation, content of consultation, investigations ordered, prescribing and referrals made to other services. This is in order to measure the amount of health service activity carried out and to compare the cost.
The project will assess the views of patients, nurses, allied health professionals and general practitioners on this substitution. We will use questionnaires and tests of physical function during routine appointments with the physiotherapists. These will assess patients’ level of fitness and health. They will inform the writing of a future research proposal for a trial to test whether substituting physiotherapists for GPs is effective and good value for money.
Please describe how the public / patients were involved in the development of the study design, and how they will be involved in the funded study?
The project will assess the views of patients, nurses, allied health professionals and general practitioners on this substitution. We will use questionnaires and tests of physical function during routine appointments with the physiotherapists. These will assess patients’ level of fitness and health. They will inform the writing of a future research proposal for a trial to test whether substituting physiotherapists for GPs is effective and good value for money.
How could this research potentially benefit patients?
The project will assess whether patients are receiving the correct level of care from their health service.
Health care / Social care / Mix?
Health care
Who is the study sponsor?
Bangor University
Does the study involve commercial partnership activity?
No
Funder
Health and Care Research Wales PhD studentship
Total grant value
£ 66,000
Grant income to Wales
£ 66,000
Start date
01/10/2016
End date
30/09/2019
Outputs generated (Reports / Publications / Impact)
To follow
