Perspectives on End of Life Care: Caring for the Muslim patient
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Perspectives on End of Life Care: Caring for the Muslim patient
IRAS ID
220682
Contact name
Mehrunisha Suleman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cambridge
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
There are an estimated 2.7 million Muslims living in the UK, a significant proportion of whom either work in or access health services provided through the NHS. Little is known about their views on end of life and/or end of life care (EOLC) services. This study seeks to explore the views of Muslim healthcare staff, patients and families about their values, expectations and experiences of EOLC in the UK. This study will also investigate the views of non-Muslim healthcare staff who are involved in caring for Muslim patients and their families at the end of life. This research also aims to capture the views of policy makers who are involved in designing EOLC services in the UK. Finally, this study will also investigate the views and experiences of Islamic scholars, imams and chaplains who are involved in EOLC decisions for the populations they serve. The collection and analysis of views from participants about their experiences and expectations of EOLC will enable a presentation of the range of challenges and concerns that currently exist in EOLC services within the NHS and may inform existing and future policy in this area. The study may also offer valuable insights into the Muslim community’s views on health, illness, life and death, adding layers of complexity and context to the existing discussions, within the UK, enabling the broadening of the understanding and consideration of these concepts.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SC/0192
Date of REC Opinion
24 Apr 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion