Understanding the challenge of multiple long term conditions (MLTCs) in transient populations
Supervisors:
Prof Kate O’Donnell, School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Prof Andrea Williamson, School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Dr Tony Robertson, School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Summary:
Understanding how multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) impact on the lives of transient migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, is vital to ensure that care is provided in ways that meet the needs of these often-marginalised populations. Supervised by an experienced team of researchers working in this area, you will have the opportunity to develop an exciting, innovative PhD using a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to answer important and challenging questions about the provision of health care to these groups, and how to improve it. Methods may include systematic review; analysis of large quantitative datasets; qualitative and participatory research. There may be the opportunity to conduct research in transit camps as well as in Scotland. You will work closely with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure that your research is conducted and disseminated in an ethical, sensitive and appropriate manner.