Working with key stakeholders to co-design strategies to support participation of young adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in Diabetic Retina Screening
Introduction
Research Area:
Diabetes
What is the research about?
Eye screening is important for people with diabetes to detect diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness. Since 2013, the Irish Diabetic RetinaScreen Programme has offered free, regular eye screening to people with diabetes aged 12 and over. However, fewer young adults aged 18–25 attend eye screening compared with other age groups. This project aims to support eye screening uptake among young adults aged 18–25. Researchers, screening staff, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes will work together to develop new strategies to support attendance at eye screening.
As part of this project, we are forming a PPI panel known as the Young Adult Panel. The Young Adult Panel is a group of young adults aged 18–25 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who will be involved as co-researchers. Panel members will meet for 1–2 hours every couple of months to share their knowledge and lived experiences. Panel members will be reimbursed for their time. We welcome young adults who have attended eye screening and those who have not to join the panel.
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
1-2-hours; 8-meetings
Contact between meetings:
Panel members will be updated on project progress between meetings via email. Materials such as recruitment materials, interview guides, finding summaries, will be sent to panel members in advance of meetings for review.
Length of involvement:
2 Years
Start date for involvement:
24/09/2017
Logistics Â
Where?
If online, explain how:
Microsoft Teams. Panel members will be sent a meeting link in advance of each meeting.
If in person, explain where:
University of Galway. Where meetings take place in person, these will be held in the University of Galway. This will be co-organised with the panel members to ensure the meeting is accessible to all. Hybrid attendance can also be facilitated where necessary.
Other ways of communicating:
Phone
Funding available for:
If no funding available, explain why:
Not applicable
Other Information
Stage of the research study/ programme:
Research started
Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:
Yes
Closing date to contact researchers:
31/10/2026
Research Team
Contact person:
David Healy
University/organisation:
University of Galway
Contact email:
david.healy@universityofgalway.ie
Researcher background:
Psychologist
Research funder:
Health Research Board (HRB)
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