DALLI
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Domestic abuse and life-limiting illness: identifying and supporting adults at risk (DALLI)
IRAS ID
300032
Contact name
Michelle Myall
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Southampton
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
People living with a life-limiting illness (LLI) are at increased risk of domestic abuse (DA) because they are vulnerable, frail, isolated and dependent on others. The abuser is likely to be their carer. They will spend long periods of time in the home, in close proximity to abusers, and may have difficulty seeking help and support. To date little attention has been paid to the particular support needs of this group.
This proposal has been developed in collaboration with health and social care professionals, managers, safeguarding leads, DA service managers, third-sector organisations, and patient/public representatives. They have told us that identifying patients with LLIs, who may be experiencing DA, is a real need and recognise the importance of working together to improve the support available. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have told us that they are unsure how to identify DA in people with LLIs and how to manage the specific and complex needs of this group.
We will develop a toolkit to help HCPs identify and provide support for those with a LLI affected by DA. To do this we need to find out about what is already available and identify examples of good practice. We will look at published research, map existing services, and carry out interviews with key stakeholders. We will then work with stakeholders to develop the toolkit and carry out some preliminary testing in health practice.
From the start, we will work with ARC Wessex, our project partners and PPI representatives to identify who we need to engage and how to reach them. We will hold a dissemination event at end of the study to share the toolkit. Findings will be provided in a short report to project partners, social media posts for the wider public, and attendance at events.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
21/ES/0086
Date of REC Opinion
12 Oct 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion