Patients and families understanding of their forensic care needs
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring Patients’ and Families’ Understanding of Care and Treatment in Forensic Mental Health
IRAS ID
359633
Contact name
Martha Gillespie
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Highland
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 5 days
Research summary
The Highland Forensic Service is conducting a piece of research which is looking to explore what patients know about their mental health difficulties and their associated care within the forensic service. We are also hoping to understand what family members may know about the individual's difficulties and diagnosis. The information gathering will be carried out in the form of questionnaires and face to face interviews.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 1
REC reference
26/NS/0045
Date of REC Opinion
1 Jun 2026
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion