Exploring the family experiences of childhood brain injury
Family interviews exploring family experiences of childhood brain injury
Have you navigated the journey of childhood brain injury within your family?
Ryan Gunn is conducting a study to explore the experiences of families in the UK who have experienced childhood brain injury, looking at how families have coped and what support was offered to them.
For more information contact the lead researcher, Ryan Gunn: rg521@canterbury.ac.uk
Aim of the research
Ryan Gunn is aiming to explore the experiences of families who have a child with a moderate to severe brain injury. The focus of the research will be on how the family have coped and adapted and what support was offered to families. The research will aim to develop an understanding of family’s needs in order to make recommendations of how to support family networks following a child’s brain injury.
Who is running the research
The lead researcher of the study is Ryan Gunn, a trainee clinical psychologist, at Salomons, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Who can take part in the study
- Families of children who have a moderate to severe brain injury (such as encephalitis).
- Families that are currently living in the UK
- The child with a brain injury must be between the ages of 11-21, but must have had the brain injury in childhood.
- The child must be able to give consent participate in the study.
- Siblings are encouraged to participate and are required to be at least school age to participate in the interview.
Please note – any brain injury that was acquired within the last 18 months will not meet eligibility for this study as it may be to soon reflect on their experiences.
What will taking part in the research involve
Families will be asked to complete two interviews:
The first interview:
- With the parents of the child with the brain injury
- Can be facilitated online
- Is expected to last approximately 60 minutes.
- This interview will also be co-facilitated with Ryan’s supervisor, Dr Andrea Pickering.
The second interview:
- The whole family are invited to participate
- Will ideally be conducted in person
- Is expected to last approximately 30-60 minutes
Who to contact for more information or to take part
For more information contact the lead researcher, Ryan Gunn: rg521@canterbury.ac.uk
Your invaluable insight can help develop an understanding of how to support others who have gone through or are going through childhood brain injury.