Healthcare intervention experiences of ethnic minority adults in the UK
A Qualitative Study Exploring Ethnic Minorities Experiences of Healthcare Interventions Delivered at Home or in Community Centres
This project will talk with ethnic minority adults and community providers in the UK to see what helps or stops people from using healthcare and falls-prevention services.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Nottingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nottingham) |
| Trial ID | NCT07211698 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational qualitative project uses two phases of interviews and group discussions to explore how ethnic minority adults experience community healthcare and falls-prevention interventions. Phase 1 interviews focus on adults from ethnic minority backgrounds living in their own homes about their use or non-use of interventions, while Phase 2 interviews focus on people who deliver falls-prevention services in community settings. Participants must be adults living in the UK and able to give informed consent; hospital inpatients and care-home residents are excluded. The research team will use thematic analysis to identify barriers, facilitators, and cultural or structural factors that could inform more tailored community services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults (18+) from ethnic minority backgrounds living in the community in the UK who have experience with or chose not to use healthcare interventions, and community-based providers who deliver falls-prevention services.
Not a fit: People currently admitted to hospital, living in care homes, or residing outside the UK are excluded and unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help make community healthcare and falls-prevention services more welcoming and effective for ethnic minority groups, potentially reducing injuries and health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous qualitative work has documented barriers to engagement among ethnic minorities, but tailored interventions remain under-tested and evidence about effective changes is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Phase 1: Inclusion Criteria: * Ethnic minority individuals * Adults aged 18 and over * Never accessed or accessed or used or declined health intervention * Able to provide informed consent * Lives in their own home or living with family/ friend or supported living facilities * Lives in the United Kingdom at the time of study participation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in hospital admissions * Adults living in care homes Phase 2: Inclusion criteria: * Individuals delivering falls prevention interventions in the community, for example, exercise instructors, personal trainers, support workers, nurses, AHPs, falls leads, community groups coordinators, etc. * From any ethnic background * Adults aged 18 and over * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion criteria: * Provides falls prevention intervention only to inpatients, or in hospital settings, or in care homes * Lives outside of the United Kingdom at the time of study participation
Where this trial is running
Nottingham
- Centre for Rehabilitation and Ageing Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham — Nottingham, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katie Robinson, PhD — School of Medicine, University of Nottingham
- Study coordinator: Joy O Watterson, MSc
- Email: mzxja3@nottingham.ac.uk
- Phone: +447812277091
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.