Quality of Care for Patients with Advanced Illness in Africa (QCPAI-AFRICA)
This multi-country study aims to develop a preference-based scoring algorithm for QCPAI in four African countries (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda). Using cross-sectional surveys and stated-preference methods, the study derives utility weights reflecting the relative importance of care domains from bereaved caregiver perspectives. The resulting scoring system enables the generation of a summary quality-of-care score for benchmarking and comparison across settings. Findings will inform priorities for improving access, affordability, and person-centred care in low- and middle-income contexts.
Principal Investigator
Professor Eric A. Finkelstein
Health Services Research & Population Health; Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School
Study Team
- Dr. Mihir Gandhi, Assistant Professor, LCPC
- Dr. Felicia Ang Jia Ler, Research Fellow, LCPC
- Mr. Barkat Sikder, Research Assistant, LCPC
- Dr. Hussein Elias, Moi University, Kenya
- Professor Oliatan Soyannwo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Ike-Oluwa Ajayi
- Dr. Rene Krause, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Liz Gwyther, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Eve Namisango, African Palliative Care Association, Uganda
Publications
Manuscripts in preparation (preference weighting and scoring algorithm development).
Presentations
8th African Palliative Care Conference; Plenary, 23rd to 26th September 2025
Other Information
Both English and Swahili survey forms are available.
Part of a broader programme to generate context-specific, preference-based quality metrics for advanced illness care globally.