SMI&CP v.01
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the dual health care needs of individuals with severe mental illness and chronic pain: A qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF)
IRAS ID
342517
Contact name
Vasilis S. Vasiliou
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal Holloway University of London
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 26 days
Research summary
The global number of individuals diagnosed with chronic pain (CP) and severe mental health illness (SMIs), such as bipolar disorder or psychosis is high. Equally high is the burden these conditions cause that requires an ongoing care provision. At present, there is limited knowledge of how the needs for an ongoing care provision of those individuals with double diagnosis, both the CP and SMI, are met, and what are the parameters that would motivate individuals to simultaneously look after both the CP and SMI complexities. The relevant literature recognizes multiple needs for individuals with CP and SMI which to some extend are overlapping. Understanding these needs and providing suggestions for promoting self-care practices tapping both the CP and the SMI requires the use of healthcare frameworks. One such is the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) which crosses conditions and focuses on studying unmet needs, including barriers, facilitators, and factors that potentially influence healthcare behaviours.
We will interview about 20 individuals with CP and SMI to understand what their experiences of living with SMI and CP are, and what health behaviours should be put in place, to promote better care for their dual needs. Interviews will be conducted remotely or in person and will approximately last about 1.5 hours. Interview transcripts will be analysed by finding common beliefs and mapping them on a list of self-health behaviours that facilitate changes in care provision.
Findings will provide implementation suggestions on what factors can potentially influence a better provision of self-care and health management for individuals with CP and SMI who have dual care needs.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
24/WS/0117
Date of REC Opinion
1 Oct 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion