Online information for NEAs
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Experiences of an online information website for non-epileptic attacks
IRAS ID
185095
Contact name
Rebecca Mayor
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancaster University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 31 days
Research summary
This study aims to establish how patients diagnosed with nonepileptic attacks (NEA) use online information and in particular the website www.nonepilepticattacks.info as a means of self help. The study will involve interviewing patients with a diagnosis of nonepileptic attacks to understand how they experience the website and in what way it might help patients to understand the nature of their condition and ways to manage this.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 5
REC reference
15/WS/0278
Date of REC Opinion
24 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion