The Covid-19 pandemic forced the NHS to adopt innovative ways of working at speed. One such innovation was the introduction of virtual wards, which allow patients to get the care they need in the comfort of their own homes. Implementing and expanding virtual wards is a major policy focus, as it is hoped that they will replace hospital stays and save the NHS money. However, they may be more resource-intensive and duplicate existing services and the evidence to support their introduction is lacking.
This thesis will examine the resource implications of virtual wards, with a particular focus on the workforce implications and the impact that virtual wards have on primary and community care workload and activity compared to caring for patients in a traditional hospital ward setting.
This topic could be explored using either qualitative or quantitative methods, and so would be suitable for candidates with training in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have obtained at least an Upper Second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to primary care research.
A master's degree with relevant training in research methods is desirable but not essential; equivalent research experience will be considered.
Applicants interested in this project should make direct contact with the Primary Supervisor to arrange to discuss the project further as soon as possible.
How To Apply
To be considered for this Studentship you MUST submit a formal online application form - full details on how to apply can be found on https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/apply/
Please select 'Primary Care and Health Services Research' under academic programme when completing your online application.
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