Medication management in residential care for older people
Deadline: 2 August, 2024
Level of Study
Postgraduate Research
Application Status
Open
Eligibility summary
- Level of StudyPostgraduate Research
Overview
Dunhill Medical Trust: Medicines in an ageing society – an interdisciplinary research programme (MED-AGE)
Phase 1: An initial desk top review of institutional abuse investigation reports and sample of registration and inspection reports will be undertaken in order to identify levels and patterns of medication abuse in registered residential homes for older people in Northern Ireland. Additionally, a scoping review of the literature will be completed. In promoting co-production, a steering group made up of key stakeholders including older person advocates from the voluntary sector will be established to oversee the project.
Phase 2: These findings will be used to formulate interview schedules to explore the experiences and perceptions of older people, their family members and residential care staff through a series of individual and focus group interviews. Where possible, participants will be recruited from three residential facilities for older people: a private residential unit: a private nursing unit and a statutory residential unit.
Further Information
Country - Northern Ireland
Start date and duration - 30th September 2024 for three years. Please note that there can be some flexibility with the start date.
Centre For Inclusion, Transformation And Equality (CITE):-School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.
Relevant links/more information:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Research/PostgraduatePositions/
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Research/
https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/
Please note that this is a competitive award – there are 5 advertised projects for 1 studentship award.
A personalised training programme will be developed for the successful candidate based on their needs and those of the project. The successful candidate will receive training in relevant quantitative and qualitative methodologies and other generic research skills, such as delivering presentations, scientific writing/writing for publication, and time management. In addition, the successful candidate will also be able to avail of a cohort training programme for Dunhill students to develop and nurture their interest in ageing research. This will include regular meetings with other cohort members to present their work and discuss key literature. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to spend time at a leading centre for social gerontology in the United States and attend the ICAT Summer School to receive training in core research methods, dissemination, scientific writing and patient and public involvement.
This project will provide an overview of the patterns and features of medication mismanagement in residential settings for older people, and will present the perceptions of older people themselves, their families and the staff working with them, of best practice in medication use in care settings. Findings from this work may be used to inform practice and policy in this area.
Funding Towards
Living Costs / Stipend, Tuition Fees
Funding Body
Dunhill Medical Trust: Medicines in an ageing society – an interdisciplinary research programme (MED-AGE)
Funding Amount
Funding information:
Students must be available to commence no later than September 2024, the studentships are for home fees and stipend only, eligible ROI candidates who can demonstrate 3-years residency in the UK immediately prior to the start date of the award will be eligible for home fees and stipend, and those who cannot demonstrate 3-years residency will be eligible for home fees only.
The Studentship offers tuition fees and annual stipend of £18,622 to support living costs for a maximum of three years, depending in residency. Stipend: £18,622.00 per student for year 1 and 5% added in for inflation for the two subsequent years (£19,533 and £20,531 respectively).
While successful candidates are expected to undertake full time working hours on the project, there may be scope to further supplement their income through teaching activities should opportunities arise.
Number of Awards
1
Funding Body
Dunhill Medical Trust: Medicines in an ageing society – an interdisciplinary research programme (MED-AGE)
Eligibility
To be considered eligible to apply, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the full 3-year period prior to the start of the studentship and you must be ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland on the first day of the start of the studentship.
Applicants should have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include Social work, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a closely related discipline. Students who have a 2.2 honours degree and a Master’s degree may also be considered, but the University reserves the right to shortlist for interview only those applicants who have demonstrated high academic attainment to date. Applicants must have experience of qualitative research methods, demonstrate an understanding of the topic, and have experience of engaging with individuals in addressing sensitive topics.
Funding Type
Help with new course
Fee Status
GB, NI, ROI
Study Level
Postgraduate Research
Start Date
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:31:00 BST
Close Date
Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 BST
Contact Us
If you have any queries on the studentship, please email Dr Lorna Montgomery l.montgomery@quv.ac.uk
How to Apply
Application process:
Postgraduate Research applicants must have applied to Queen’s, via the Direct Applications Portal.
https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php
Applicants must include a personal statement (1 page max) in which they should describe their interest, experience, and commitment to ageing research. You should attach this when prompted to upload a proposal.