Care Trajectories Project (PCRNV)
Title:
Care Trajectories Project (PCRNV)
Funding Source:
Victorian Cancer Agency
Chief Investigators:
Dr Jennifer Philip, Centre for Palliative Care
Prof. Peter Hudson, Centre for Palliative Care
Associate Investigators:
A/Prof. Vijaya Sundararjan, Monash University, Dept of Health
Dr Megan Bohensky, Monash University
Prof. Annette Street, La Trobe University
Dr Dell Horey, La Trobe University
Prof Margaret O’Connor, Monash University
A/Prof Peter Martin, Barwon Health/Deakin University
Ms Lise Pittman, Barwon Health
A/Prof Kate Jackson, Southern Health, Monash University
Dr Leeroy William, Southern Health
Ms Jennifer Ward, Southern Health
Dr Gay Moore, Centre for Palliative Care
Dr Rachel Zordan, Centre for Palliative Care
Ms Jackie Kearney, Dept of Health
Amanda Bolleter, Dept of Health
Dr Bruce Rumbold, La Trobe University
Prof Sanchia Aranda, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne University
Project Officer:
Dr Adam Bostanci, Centre for Palliative Care
Duration:
2 years, commencing in March 2011
Purpose:
To provide a detailed understanding of patterns of care over the last year of life for people with cancer in Victoria, and to highlight the factors that contribute to their site of care and site of death.
Method:
Statistical study of health services use; in-depth review of medical records; rapid, critical literature reviews.
Results:
N/A
