Improved access to health care and self-management of long-term and disabling conditions including end-of-life care: a corpus of published work incorporating evidence appraisals and critical approaches to public health

Wilson, Charlotte ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7523-2987 (2019) Improved access to health care and self-management of long-term and disabling conditions including end-of-life care: a corpus of published work incorporating evidence appraisals and critical approaches to public health. Doctoral thesis, University of Cumbria (awarding body Lancaster University).

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Abstract

This thesis synthesises and evaluates the evidence base of key areas in public health and palliative care research. The author’s published works are integrated throughout and critical discussion of methodological and theoretical aspects are expanded. The principal aims include optimisation of self-management of long-term conditions and the improvement of access to healthcare for marginalised groups. It also specifically examines improved quality of care through the delivery of appropriate communication skills, and the identification of reliable and valid outcomes for people affected with illness or disability. Broader aims include improved patient satisfaction with health care services and an evaluation of systemic aspects of care and patient, public involvement in research.

Item Type:	Thesis/Dissertation (Doctoral)
Departments:	Academic Departments > Medical & Sport Sciences (MSS) > Health and Medical Sciences
Additional Information:	This dissertation is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, February 2019.
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2019 09:22
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 08:17
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/5089

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