Health service use and outcomes in later life
Categories: Research using linked data, ADR Northern Ireland, Growing old, Health & wellbeing, Inequality & social inclusion
29 July 2019
With an ageing population, concerns about the provision of health and social care for older people are increasingly important, both fiscally and politically. In a Northern Ireland context, this study will provide an opportunity to examine later-life health inequalities related to service use.
Potential benefits
The findings of this study will inform health and social care policy and practice regarding early prevention by identifying the most at-risk populations. It will further identify trends in dementia and multi-morbid conditions, and will assess the temporal sequence of risk associated with health and area of residence. The findings will highlight areas of need for policy development in order to reduce hospital admissions and improve clinical pathways.
Project lead
Professor Gerard Leavey, Ulster University (ADR Northern Ireland).
This project is funded by ADR Northern Ireland via its core grant from the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) as an ADR UK partner.
Categories: Research using linked data, ADR Northern Ireland, Growing old, Health & wellbeing, Inequality & social inclusion