AN ongoing University of Essex-led survey of care professionals will shed further light on concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission that Do Not Attempt CPR orders in care homes have breached the human rights of residents.
The survey of care home professionals has so far surveyed more than 220 medical, social care, legal and advocacy staff working in or with care homes, and researchers in the School of Philosophy and Art History are hoping more will complete the survey before it closes on April 4.
The survey, which launched at the start of the month, asks respondents questions relating to restrictions on movement and visits, access to services, the use of DNACPR orders, and the usefulness of guidance for practice.
Dr Margot Kuylen, senior research officer (pictured), said: ‘Throughout the pandemic, there have been reports that the pandemic has interfered with the human rights of care home residents in the UK.
“This survey will help us understand better what has been happening on the frontline, and will provide some quantitative data to supplement the many anecdotal accounts that have appeared in the media.’
The survey is part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project, Human Rights in Care Homes, led by professor Wayne Martin.
It will be followed by a series of focus groups with selected care professionals, who will have an opportunity to explore the issues brought to light by the survey.