Patient-Centred Design for Engineering-Based Research on Mild and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors/Creators
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University of Cambridge
- 2. NIHR healthtech research centre brain and spinal injury
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NIHR Evaluation Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
In January 2026, two online focus groups were conducted with members of the public affected by mild and moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) – either those with a diagnosis or their family members. The focus groups explored experiences of living with TBI, particularly in-hospital monitoring and discharge processes, as well as prognosis trajectories.
The aim of the focus groups was to help shape research priorities by identifying the most difficult aspects of acute and ongoing TBI diagnosis and gathering views on potential engineering interventions or monitoring improvements.
The focus groups identified five research themes to consider during all stages of research design and development, which are presented and discussed in the report.
The five themes identified were:
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Additional details
Additional titles
- Subtitle
- Informing Fellowship Research Priorities
Funding
- National Institute for Health Research
- NIHR BRC Neuroscience Theme PPIE Funding
Dates
- Available
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2026-03-27
References
- Maas AIR, Menon DK, Adelson PD, et al. Traumatic brain injury: integrated approaches to improve prevention, clinical care, and research. Lancet Neurology. 2017;16:987–1048.
- National Institute for Health Research. Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships. 2024. Available from: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/what-we-do/improving-partner-patients-carers-public
- National Institute for Health Research. Guidance on working with people and communities. Available from: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/research-funding/application-support/working-with-people-and-communities