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This month's Alerts illustrate the importance of developing interventions with
the needs of the target audience in mind. One Alert looks at digital games,
apps, and e-therapy to help children manage long-term conditions. The
researchers identified those that showed most promise, but they found that
there is little research asking children or parents about their experiences. The
research offers insights into the aspects of games and apps which make them
child-friendly and engaging.
Tailored care is important for all groups, particularly the most vulnerable. More
than a quarter of refugees and asylum-seekers in the UK are thought to have
experienced torture, leaving many with long-term pain. Our Alert on the
experiences of this group suggests that more joined-up physical, social and
mental health services would help.
Participants reported receiving multiple diagnoses and unsuccessful
treatments from different specialists, who did not always consider the full
picture. The researchers suggest that clinicians bear in mind the possibility of
torture when treating people with pain from countries where it is known to
happen. Gentle enquiry about their experience could help healthcare
professionals understand and treat their chronic pain.
What happens on a research study?
A new animation has been released as part of the continuing month long
campaign around International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), encouraging the public
to Be Part of Research. The animation involves all 4 nations and features Cara
McClure from HSC R&D Division representing Northern Ireland. To view the
animation click here .
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