CASE STUDY: Edinburgh University Research Team from Nursing Studies Successfully Raises Awareness on After-Effects of Brain Injury

 

BACKGROUND

  • The University of Edinburgh’s YARNS Transitions Research Project aims to develop a nurse-led psychosocial intervention to support young adults with acquired brain injury
  • The team carry out research and raise awareness of the issues faced by those with brain injuries

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

  • Increase awareness of the impact of brain injury on young adults
  • Disseminate materials showcasing the findings of the YARNS Transitions Research Project through infographics

EXECUTION

  • One-day informational event at Edinburgh Waverley Station
  • Various activities set up for the public to engage with including a maze, challenges and a 360 Virtual Reality video experience to demonstrate the barriers faced by young adults after having a stroke

RESULTS

  • Increased awareness amongst the public about the after-effects of brain
    injuries
  • The YARNS Transitions Research Project Team engaged with 49 members of the public during their 1-day event
  • Of those who completed a feedback form, 100% said they found the event useful

“Our Edinburgh Waverley event was a success and we’re so glad to have been able to educate the public on our team’s research. It was really beneficial to engage with members of the public face-to-face and talk them through our activities and research. We offered activities that appealed to different age groups to enable us to speak with a wide range of ages during the day”

 –   Clarissa, Edinburgh University, Nursing Studies

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