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The experiences of people with atrial fibrillation: Managing symptoms and accessing healthcare over the COVID-19 pandemic

Funded by: Funding was awarded to cover participants’ incentives (Amazon vouchers) from the University of Derby Early Career Researcher Fund. There is no external funding attached to this research.

Location: Online

Recruitment criteria:

Individuals with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF). This includes all types of AF (persistent, paroxysmal and permanent). They can be symptomatic or may not experience any symptoms.

Participants must also live in the UK, speak, read and write fluent English, and be over the age of 18.

Recruitment contact:

  • Name: Dr Elaina Taylor, Researcher and Lecturer in Psychology, Academic Lead MSc Health Psychology Programme, University of Derby College of Health, Psychology and Social Care
  • Email: e.taylor3@derby.ac.uk
  • Phone: 01332 591406

Recruitment End Date: 30/11/2021

We are recruiting individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) to take part in an online recorded interview about their experiences of managing AF during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re over 18, live in the UK, speak, read and write fluent English, and have AF (paroxysmal, persistent or permanent), we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more here: https://derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebUU0EtR6Ue6v3M

The study will provide insight into the best ways to improve wellbeing in individuals with AF. This information will help develop future wellbeing-interventions.

As a token of thanks, each participant will be given a £30 Amazon voucher, after completing the interview.