Research project
Multiple and multi-dimensional transitions
Understanding the life transitions of young adults cared for by CHAS and the impact on their parents, siblings and professionals
Completed
May 2015
May 2015
Funding
Funders
Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
This study aimed to gain a clear understanding of the life transitions of young adults with life limiting conditions as they move to adulthood, as well as the impact of the young adult’s life transitions and choices on significant others (namely families, professionals) and vice versa. The study was longitudinal with methodological and source triangulation. Data were collected from 12 young adults, 10 family members and 11 professionals. Please access the Executive Summary for more information and contact Divya Jindal-Snape for a copy of the full report.
People
Project lead(s)
Professor Divya Jindal-SnapeExternal team members
Professor Bridget Johnston, Sue Ryder Care Centre for the Study of Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham
Dr Jan Pringle, Transformative Change: Educational and Life Transitions (TCELT) Research Centre, School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee
Libby Gold, Associate Nurse Director for Care, Children's Hospice Association Scotland
Jayne Grant, Clinical Nurse Manager for Clinical effectiveness, Children’s Hospice Association Scotland
Dr Ros Scott, Transformative Change: Educational and Life Transitions (TCELT) Research Centre, School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee
Dr Pat Carragher, Medical Director, Children's Hospice Association Scotland
Dr Raymond Dempsey, Registered Counselling Psychologist, consultant psychologist to Children's Hospice Association Scotland