Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol
Introduction Mental health problems are the most significant cause of disability and have high annual economic costs; hence, they are a priority for the government, service providers and policymakers. Consisting of largely coastal and rural communities, the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk, UK, ha...
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| description | Introduction Mental health problems are the most significant cause of disability and have high annual economic costs; hence, they are a priority for the government, service providers and policymakers. Consisting of largely coastal and rural communities, the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk, UK, have elevated burdens of mental health problems, areas with high levels of deprivation and an increasing migrant population. However, these communities are underserved by research and areas with the greatest mental health needs are not represented or engaged in research. This National Institute of Health and Care Research-funded project aims to bring together key stakeholders to conduct extensive scoping work to identify mental health needs and priorities as a basis for conducting larger research to address the identified priorities over the next 5 years.Methods and analysis This 12-month mixed-methods research-priority-setting project consists of five phases. It is being conducted in Norfolk and Suffolk counties in the East of England, UK. Underpinned by Delphi methodology, it will adopt the James Lind Alliance approach to identify priorities for mental health research for the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk. The project will use multiple methods, including mapping and identification of stakeholders, online questionnaires, face-to-face focus groups and interviews, and consensus meetings with experts and mental health stakeholders. Key evidence-informed priorities will be collaboratively ranked and documented, and a final top 10 research priorities will be identified to inform future research, policy and service provision.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the University of East Anglia’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Ethics Committee (reference: ETH2324-2542), Norwich, UK. Research findings will be disseminated through workshops with stakeholders and collaborators and via peer-reviewed scientific publications, presentations at academic societies, blogs and social media. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-de949cf1213f4c7fb9c4064256eeb3b12025-01-07T20:20:11ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552025-01-0115110.1136/bmjopen-2024-093980Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocolCaitlin Notley0Jayati Das-Munshi1Craig Morgan2Kristy Sanderson3Sherifat Oduola4Zarnie Khadjesari5Helen Parretti6Niall Broomfield7Amy Zile8Sol Morrissey9Joni Holmes10Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King`s College London, London, UKHealth Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UKSchool of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKNorwich Epidemiology Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKSchool of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKSchool of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKSchool of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKSchool of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKIntroduction Mental health problems are the most significant cause of disability and have high annual economic costs; hence, they are a priority for the government, service providers and policymakers. Consisting of largely coastal and rural communities, the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk, UK, have elevated burdens of mental health problems, areas with high levels of deprivation and an increasing migrant population. However, these communities are underserved by research and areas with the greatest mental health needs are not represented or engaged in research. This National Institute of Health and Care Research-funded project aims to bring together key stakeholders to conduct extensive scoping work to identify mental health needs and priorities as a basis for conducting larger research to address the identified priorities over the next 5 years.Methods and analysis This 12-month mixed-methods research-priority-setting project consists of five phases. It is being conducted in Norfolk and Suffolk counties in the East of England, UK. Underpinned by Delphi methodology, it will adopt the James Lind Alliance approach to identify priorities for mental health research for the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk. The project will use multiple methods, including mapping and identification of stakeholders, online questionnaires, face-to-face focus groups and interviews, and consensus meetings with experts and mental health stakeholders. Key evidence-informed priorities will be collaboratively ranked and documented, and a final top 10 research priorities will be identified to inform future research, policy and service provision.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the University of East Anglia’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Ethics Committee (reference: ETH2324-2542), Norwich, UK. Research findings will be disseminated through workshops with stakeholders and collaborators and via peer-reviewed scientific publications, presentations at academic societies, blogs and social media.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e093980.full |
| spellingShingle | Caitlin Notley Jayati Das-Munshi Craig Morgan Kristy Sanderson Sherifat Oduola Zarnie Khadjesari Helen Parretti Niall Broomfield Amy Zile Sol Morrissey Joni Holmes Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol BMJ Open |
| title | Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol |
| title_full | Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol |
| title_fullStr | Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol |
| title_full_unstemmed | Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol |
| title_short | Changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in Norfolk and Suffolk: a research-priority-setting project with patients, the public, clinicians, policymakers and other stakeholders—study protocol |
| title_sort | changing the trajectories of mental health difficulties in norfolk and suffolk a research priority setting project with patients the public clinicians policymakers and other stakeholders study protocol |
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