Exploring the benefits of audio-recording in hospice patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the benefits of audio-recording in hospice patients: The Hospice Biographers model.
IRAS ID
260800
Contact name
Khalid Ali
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sussex University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 1 days
Research summary
This qualitative study will undertake a formal assessment of the potential (therapeutic) benefits/ impact (positive and negative) of recording an audio biography in hospice patients and their family and friends. This research has not previously been done either in a UK context or elsewhere.
As a preliminary study we will interview 6 hospice patients who have recorded their story, plus 4 family members or friends. We will ask about their experience of the interview and recording process and being given/listening to an audio biography.
This preliminary study will then inform a larger scale and more in-depth research project to be undertaken in the future. This study will give the Hospice Biographers charity a greater understanding of the process and impact of their service, it will inform and potentially improve the training delivered to volunteers in the charity.REC name
London - Harrow Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/1460
Date of REC Opinion
14 Nov 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion