Carers’ experiences of providing care and support for a person living with a long-term health condition

type of intervention

Non-interventional - Survey, Survey

recruitment status

Recruiting

region

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

type of ms

Carers of person with MS

Brief summary

Researchers at the University of Sydney want to hear about your perspective and experiences of providing care and support for someone living with a long-term condition who is experiencing social isolation or loneliness. This study involves an interview for about 45 minutes about your experiences of providing care and/or support for a person living with a long-term health condition, as well as social relationships and support. Interviews can be conducted face to face, via telephone or online video. If you choose to participate, you will be reimbursed in recognition of your time. The study findings will provide a better understanding of social connectedness and loneliness to guide health practice and policy to improve support and care for people living with long-term health conditions and those who support them.

Inclusion criteria

We are looking for informal carers (e.g. family members, partners, friends) who are aged 18 years or older, living in Australia, and providing care and/or support for a person living with a long-term health condition who is experiencing social isolation or loneliness.

Anticipated Start Date

Already commenced

Recruitment Contacts

Dr Melissa Cheung, Research Fellow
The University of Sydney School of Health Sciences
Email: melissa.cheung@sydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 8627 6985

Further Details

This study is funded by the Australian Research Council (DP200101872).

Participation information 

Ethics

Yes

Last Updated

07/03/2024

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