PECovid
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the experiences of people with psychosis during the Covid-19 pandemic
IRAS ID
287433
Contact name
Mike Jackson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bangor University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study aims to understand the experiences of people with psychosis during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study will focus on the meaning, i.e. the mental representations of the relationships between things, events, and relationships, that individuals have made of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The meanings that individuals make of the situations they find themselves in, and events unfolding before them is directly implicated in the development, and recovery from, psychosis and associated experiences of wellbeing and distress.
It is likely that the Covid-19 pandemic will have an impact on the meaning that individuals derive from their experiences on two levels. Firstly, through the direct relationship between global events, the broad psychological environment, and individual psychological experiences. Secondly through the changes in the quality, type, and frequency of social interactions due to implementation of social distancing regulations. This study will help to elucidate the particular challenges that people with psychosis have had to engage with during the Covid-19 pandemic, and help practitioners and services respond to the demand for care in its aftermath.
The study is a qualitative study interviewing people with psychosis. Participants will be invited to take part in a semi-structured interview, which is anticipated to last 1 – 1 ½ hours. The interviews will explore the stories participants relate of the Covid-19 pandemic. These interviews will take remotely or, if social distancing guidance changes, on NHS / GP / University properties, or in participants’ homes depending on participants wishes and room availability.
The study aims to interview ten people and will be completed by May 2021. The study is funded by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in conjunction with Bangor University. The study will be recruiting from people with diagnosis of a psychotic disorder who are using Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS), and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT).REC name
South West - Frenchay Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/SW/0155
Date of REC Opinion
16 Dec 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion