Trauma and Young Onset Dementia Diagnosis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Trauma and dementia diagnosis: An investigation of the potential for a trauma-informed pathway through the diagnosis of dementia, for people under 65 years old.
IRAS ID
340377
Contact name
Kelly Kelly
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of the West of Scotland
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This project aims to investigate the potential for a trauma-informed pathway through the diagnosis of dementia, for people under 65 years of age. The study sets out to understand the diagnostic experiences of people with young onset dementia and their families, and health professionals involved in the diagnosis of dementia. The research will explore how trauma-informed principles are applied in the diagnostic experience and the potential of how a trauma-informed framework can improve the diagnostic experience for people with young-onset dementia.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
24/WS/0073
Date of REC Opinion
18 Jul 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion