CoPICS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Experience Based Co-Design of Psychosis Centred Integrated Care Services for Ethnically Diverse People with Multimorbidity (CoPICS)
IRAS ID
322421
Contact name
Kamaldeep Bhui
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Oxford
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 8 months, 31 days
Research summary
People from racialised backgrounds experience higher levels of psychosis, multiple disadvantages, less GP care, more coercive care and dissatisfaction with care compared with White British people. Our study aims to improve the care of diverse people, living with psychosis and multiple long-term conditions by co-designing resources based on patient experiences. Marginalised populations are under-represented in research, and so novel methods of engagement are needed.
We will ask people to share their experiences using a creative approach called ‘photovoice’ as well as long story-telling interviews. These methods have been useful in previous work to facilitate people to contribute to research who wouldn’t usually be able to take part. We will explore how multiple illnesses evolve in the context of trauma, discrimination, other disadvantage; and how these affect care experiences.
With their stories we will co-design resources for use in practice, training and policy, to reduce the health inequalities experienced. We will evaluate the use and impact of these resources in several case study sites in England.
REC name
North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 2 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/NE/0143
Date of REC Opinion
31 Jul 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion