About the Study
This research will enable us to make recommendations about what is working and what can be improved to support patients following discharge with acute pancreatitis, especially mental health.
Objectives
- Explore patient experience of post-hospital discharge care (WP2)
- Describe real-world pathways experienced by patients after hospital discharge (WP4)
- Identify groups at highest risk of use of health care services (WP2 & WP4)
Information about the study
Study Design
A multi-method study including qualitative interviews and a prospective cohort study.
Duration
Study: 30 months
WP2: 1 hour
WP4: 6 months
Study Funders
Funded by the NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research Funding Stream.
Study Title
The PANORAMA Study - oPtimising post-dischArge care pathways after acute paNcreatitis: evaluatiOn of health seRvice utilisAtion, outcoMes
Population & Sample Sizes
Patients or their carers treated for acute pancreatitis (AP).
WP2: 20-30 participants
WP4: 1,017 participants
Outcome Measures
WP2: A framework of experiences and needs
WP4: Health service utilization in the 6 months following discharge after AP; PROMS around mental health