I am Natalie , a student at Plymouth Marjon University looking into the view’s carers have
about aphasia’s influence on maintaining friendships. There is clear evidence
that the carers understanding of Aphasia and other communication disorders
impacts the individual’s social communication abilities. This research
interviews carers such as yourself, to investigate communication with older
adults. The interview will cover topics such as the impact aphasia has on
wellbeing, friendships and available support, or lack of.
The interview
will take 30 minutes maximum, there will be 10 questions with the opportunity to
elaborate. The interview will take place on Microsoft Teams. Your answers will
be written down and recorded through teams, by the researcher. All answers will
be anonymous. Your answers will be destroyed after August 2021 when the
dissertation has been completed. You can withdraw at any time throughout the
interview, with the further opportunity to withdraw until February 28th
2021.
The results
from the study will be published in an undergraduate dissertation, reviewed by
a supervisor. If you participate you cannot be sent the results of the study as
you will anonymous and contact details will not be known. Confidentially will
be protected throughout the research.
You Will not be identifiable because your personal data is not required
for this study and all your opinions will be anonymous.
Thanks for
your interest in the study and for reading the information sheet. If you are
willing to be a part of this research and available for the interview you will
need to sign the attached consent form in order to participate. Confirmation of
the consent form is required to participate in the study.
Questions and
concerns about the study can be sent to myself via email –
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