Title

Lay referral in the early diagnosis of cancer

Postgraduate Research Student
Lead PhD Supervisor
Type of study

Systematic review, survey, qualitative analysis. PhD Studentship.

Summary

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to contribute to cancer survival rates through improving early diagnosis.

Aim

To understand contemporary lay referral for potentially cancerous symptoms and to learn whether it can encourage earlier diagnosis of cancer.

Research questions

  1. What is known about contemporary lay referrals for potentially cancerous symptoms?
  2. What is the incidence in Wales of lay referral for potentially cancerous symptoms?
  3. What proportion of lay referrals for potentially cancerous symptoms are acted upon?
  4. Can lay referrals influence the interval between the date of first being aware of a potentially cancerous symptoms symptom, and the date of the first presentation of that symptom to a GP?
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?

An important element of the PhD study is patient and public involvement to strengthen and relate it to the needs and concerns of patients.  PPI will contribute to both phases of the study as well as development and dissemination.

How could this research potentially benefit patients?

The purpose of this study is to contribute to cancer survival rates through improving early diagnosis.

Health care / Social care / Mix?

Mixed (Health and social care)

Who is the study sponsor?

Bangor University

Does the study involve commercial partnership activity?

No

Funder

Kess 2 PhD Studentship

Total grant value

£ 49,438

Grant income to Wales

£ 49,438

Start date

01/10/2017

End date

30/09/2019

Outputs generated (Reports / Publications / Impact)