A study to co-produce a Young Carers App
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A study to co-produce, and explore the impact of, an app-based support intervention on young carers
IRAS ID
255008
Contact name
Natalie Pattison
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
East & North Herts NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
We will co-produce and pilot-test a mobile phone App and a booklet, with input from local secondary schools and carer support groups to develop and pilot-test the App, in in order to ensure it is designed to meet young people’s needs. This App will serve to increase knowledge, information and provide strong links for young carers and local support available.
We are planning a mixed methods study, using a 'transformative design' (20). A transformative approach centres on users' needs and uses their experiences to shape how the App will look (in this case, uses are young carers). They will co-produce the App and booklet. We will explore how a free app-based online support tool can help enhance support for young carers. Young carers have been involved since the outset and drove this planned study.REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NW/0824
Date of REC Opinion
20 Dec 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion