Research advert shared on behalf of researchers at University of East Anglia.
Project title
Exploring social connection and isolation among BAME family members and caregivers of individuals who have sustained acquired brain injury or stroke.
Project aims and why it matters
This research aims to understand the experiences of social connection and isolation among Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) family members and caregivers of individuals who have sustained an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Stroke. The findings will inform culturally sensitive practices for supporting and improving families' social and emotional well-being after ABI.
Who can participate?
We are inviting BAME or mixed-ethnicity families or caregivers of adults who have sustained or are living with ABI or Stroke who meet the following criteria:
- Are 18 years or older at the time of recruitment.
- Either currently living in the UK or had been living in the UK when the brain injury or stroke occurred.
- Sustained the injury in either childhood or adulthood.
- The individual with ABI or stroke has been discharged from the hospital at least six months ago.
What does participation involve?
1 to 1.5 hour semi-structured interviews via Microsoft Teams or in person.
To register your interest to take part in this study, follow the link: https://forms.office.com/e/P6hJrWXfU6
For more information about this study, or if you have any questions, please contact: Amarachi Nwaneri (Trainee Clinical Psychologist) at A.Nwaneri@uea.ac.uk.
This study has been granted ethical approval to commence by the University of East Anglia's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Subcommittee.
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