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Co-design of a carer support app: connecting carers to help prevent infection and improve resilience

Grant number: COV/STG/20/01

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $43,328.08

  • Funder

    CSO Scotland

  • Principal Investigator

    Liz Forbat

  • Research Location

    United Kingdom

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Stirling

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Policies for public health, disease control & community resilience

  • Research Subcategory

    Approaches to public health interventions

  • Special Interest Tags

    Digital Health

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

This project focuses on one of Scotland's most vulnerable populations at risk of COVID-19 - informal carers of people with life-limiting conditions. We will use a participatory co-design process to prototype and test an app for use on readily available mobile devices (i.e. phone or tablet). The app will enable informal carers to receive peer support for their caring practices, access targeted, credible and accurate learning resources, and minimize isolation. Qualitative interviews with carers using the app will assess impact of the app on reduced risk of spreading infection by minimising in-person interactions, but increased peer support.