Participants required for co-design study on medication management for older adults with Visual Impairment
- Area of Work: Scottish Sensory Hub
- Type: News Item
- Published: 25th August 2025
Take part if you are an older person with Visual Impairment, a carer, or health and medical professional
The University of Strathclyde is undertaking research into improving medication management for older adults with Visual Impairment through development of a co-designed assessment tool.
Who can participate?
- Older people with a Visual Impairment
- Formal or informal carers
- Health and medical professionals.
What does participation involve?
- One co-design meeting (in person or online)
- A short online survey
- Trying out early versions of the assessment tool.
Participants can choose to take part in any or all of the activities. The total time commitment for full participation is approximately 8 hours over the study period.
What are the benefits?
By taking part, participants will:
- Contribute to designing a tool to assess the medication management needs of older adults with Visual Impairment
- Help ensure that the tool aligns with real-world healthcare needs and accessibility requirements
- Participants will receive a £20 voucher for each hour up to 8 hours they take part in study activities.
Next steps
If you have any questions or are interested in taking part, please email eugene.asante.2021@uni.strath.ac.uk
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