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OPTICAL Participant Information - Interviews

Who can participate in interviews? 

  1. Teenagers/young adults (TYA) aged 16-21 years who have been admitted to paediatric intensive care at least once since their 14th birthday and have been admitted to adult intensive care at least once
  2. Family members or carers of teenagers or young adults that meet the above criteria 
  3. Health professionals providing care to TYA in adult or paediatric ICUs or community settings 

What will participating involve? 

Participants will take part in a 1:1 interview with an experienced researcher from Great Ormond Street Hospital to share their experiences in/with intensive care services.  

The interview can be conducted in person, virtually over Zoom or via telephone, and will last approximately one hour. 

Why participate? 

By participating, you can 

  • Help support young people, their families and NHS healthcare professionals to navigate the challenges of ICU transition  

  • Contribute to improvements in the quality of ICU care and overall patient experience 

  • Be involved in cutting edge research that has the potential to improve healthcare policy and services for all involved in ICU transition!  

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about the OPTICAL Study, please get in touch. 

    Email: optical@gosh.nhs.uk  

    Phone: 07444 664619