Many people with chronic pain report invalidation in healthcare settings. Invalidation occurs when their account of symptoms are not believed or treated seriously by healthcare professionals.
We are interested in hearing about these experiences and what people with chronic pain recommend for increasing validating care.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- 10-15 minute online survey*
- Interview [optional]*
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- 10-to-15-minute survey (with chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon vouchers) Asking about demographic data, chronic pain, previous healthcare experiences, psychosocial functioning
- Optional (opt-in) opportunity to participate in an online interview asking about validating and invalidating healthcare experiences (with $20 Amazon voucher reimbursement)
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
If you think you are eligible scan the QR code in the Flyer, click on the below Survey link, both will to take you to the survey. We also welcome you to share this with anyone you think may be interested.
Survey: https://tinyurl.com/4kzwhkaf
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573698665462.
FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Please contact Thomas Woldhuiss PhD candidate, School of Psychologys Faculty of Science, if you have any questions or would like further information about this study.
This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney [HREC1024/HE001291J
* Survey participation will earn entry to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon vouchers; interviewees will receive $20 Amazon voucher.