RECOVER Qualitative interviews (RECOVER-QUAL) [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Rapid European SARS-COV-2 Emergency research Response (RECOVER): Qualitative interviews with patients and healthcare professionals.
IRAS ID
281980
Contact name
Sarah Tonkin-Crine
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Oxford / Clinical Trials and Research Governance
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Over 20,000 people have been infected with COVID-19, a new illness caused by a type of virus called coronavirus. This situation, because of the number of people affected, called a pandemic, has created a number of challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals. We know from previous studies that healthcare professionals are able and willing to provide care to patients under such demanding circumstances despite personal risk; however, they also need to be supported to provide the best care possible whilst protecting themselves. Similarly, patients need to be provided with information about potential symptoms, when and how to seek help. \nWe have not found any studies looking at patient experiences of seeking medical advice during a pandemic. It is critical to listen to patient views to help ensure that they receive the best possible care and advice which meets their needs. Previous studies with healthcare professionals and patients looked at their experiences after a pandemic was over which does not allow us to gain an understanding of patients’ and healthcare professionals’ needs when a pandemic situation is active. \nThe main aim of the study is to find out patients’ and healthcare professionals’ views and experiences of seeking medical help and providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will carry out interviews with patients and healthcare professionals across a number of European countries and rapidly feedback our findings to healthcare managers and policy makers to ensure that required changes can be implemented quickly.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/SC/0175
Date of REC Opinion
30 Mar 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion