Impact in Qualitative Research Blog

The QUAHRC Impact in Qualitative Research blog focuses on the fantastic work that is being done at King’s and the impact this is having on health and care outside of the research community.

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Sian Oram on creative workshops with coercive control survivors

Sian, who directs the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network, discusses a day of workshops exploring survivors' priorities around coercive control.

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Grace Lavelle and Hannah Jones on exploring the psychosocial needs of people living with long-term conditions

Grace and Hannah discuss how qualitative research laid the foundations for a new online peer support platform for those with long term health conditions.

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Angie Sweeney and Lois Parri on a collaborative art exhibition

Dr Angie Sweeney and Lois Parri reflect on using an art exhibition to share the work of survivor artists and encourage sensitive conversations about abuse.

Impact in Qualitative Research: Bryher Bowness on co-producing guidance for researchers and the public on involving carers in research

Bryher reflects on her experience as part of an NIHR Carer’s Steering Group which has recently coproduced a ‘Top Tips’ resource about carer involvement in research

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Gracie Tredget on integrating physical and mental healthcare

Gracie talks about a qualitative evaluation of physical healthcare in adult community mental health teams within a South London Mental Health Trust

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Emma Maynard on the Family Stories project

Emma Maynard reflects on how the Family Stories project is helping to find sustainable approaches to trauma-informed, responsive parenting

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Anna Verey and Howard Burdett reflect on qualitative longitudinal research

Anna and Howard examine the potential impact of qualitative longitudinal research through reflections on ‘Military Veterans and Welfare Reform’ (Scullion et al. 2021)

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Siofra Peeren, Survivors Voices & The Flying Child - Perspectives on trauma-informed public engagement workshops

Síofra, Jane, and Sophie share their reflections on conducting and taking part in trauma-informed public engagement workshops

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Elsa Montgomery – Co-producing online resources for maximum impact

Elsa reflects on co-producing an online resource to help prepare survivors of CSA for pregnancy, birth and parenthood

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Kylee Trevillion - A reflection on using co-production approaches in mental health research

Kylee reflects on how a co-production approach resulted in a richer and more impactful study

Impact in Qualitative Research: Gemma McKenzie - Working with Creatives to Disseminate Qualitative Research

Gemma reflects on the process of working with creatives to disseminate her qualitative research in an impactful way

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