Recommendations from evaluating the implementation of the ‘GP Daffodil Standards’ to support the provision of palliative and end-of-life care in primary care: a mixed-methods study

Stephanie Sivell; Delyth Price; Isabel Hope; Andrew Carson-Stevens

doi:10.3399/bjgp24X737721

Abstract

Background The ‘GP Daffodil Standards for Advanced Serious Illness and End of Life Care’ was launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners and Marie Curie in 2019 to support improvement of end-of-life care activity in primary care.

Aim To undertake and independent evaluation of the implementation of the Daffodil Standards.

Method A multi-method evaluation, informed by Normalisation Process Theory. An online survey with GPs in the UK (Phase 1) and semi-structured interviews with a sub-sample of survey responders (Phase 2) were used to map end-of-life activities and understand the use of the standards. Illustrative case studies of good practice were used to outline recommendations to improve and sustain the implementation of the standards (Phase 3). Data were analysed both quantitatively (Phase 1: descriptive statistics) and qualitatively (Phases 2 and 3: framework analysis).

Results For the Phase 1 survey (n = 82) and Phase 2 semi-structured interviews (n = 8), results demonstrated the motivation to undertake end-of-life care activities and active use of the standards. GPs find it difficult to take this further because of limitations in resources and capacity. There is the indication that a misperception exists for both the purpose and role of the standards. For Phase 3, two case studies are complete, providing more in-depth practical insights into the planning, use, and implementation of the standards. All data collection stopped in December 2023.

Conclusion Final results were reported and best practice shared, along with recommendations to sustain the ongoing implementation of the Daffodil Standards.

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