Research Studies

Emergency Care of the Older Person (ECOP)

Start Date
January 2019
End Date
July 2019
Co-ordinated by
University of Leicester
Local PI
Dr Mike Azad
Lead Research Practitioner
Lucy Ryan

This study was looking at a small group of elderly patients who were invited to be interviewed regarding their experiences of the emergency care pathway. Experienced researchers visited the patient in their own home or during their admission to go through a variety of questions regarding their own opinions. It is hoped that we can identify ways to improve our care of elderly patients during their visit to an Emergency Department.

We are still waiting for the result of this study to be published.