Publications by authors named "Hannah C Billett"
Inequalities in awareness and availability of bereavement services in North-East England.
BMJ Support Palliat Care
September 2020
Objectives: National guidance recommends equality in access to bereavement services; despite this, awareness and availability appears inconsistent. The aim of this study was to explore availability and accessibility of bereavement services across the North-East of England and to highlight issues potentially applicable across the UK, at a time of unprecedented need due to the impact of COVID-19.
Methods: Phase 1: an eight item, web-based survey was produced.
How good is end of life care for patients dying with cystic fibrosis?
BMJ Support Palliat Care
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a serious illness that affects many patients, and this study looked at how care was given to those who were dying from it.
- The research involved teams from Newcastle and Oxford reviewing the care provided to 15 patients near the end of their lives, focusing on different aspects of their treatment.
- The study found that while some areas of care were good, like checking for pain and breathing problems, other areas, like discussing nausea, needed improvement; it suggested that more discussions with patients about their condition should happen earlier.