There is an opportunity to get involved in the CARESS research study, which will test two programmes of care – one for survivors of cardiac arrest and one for co-survivors.
What is the purpose of this study?
To pilot test an online programme of (one-to-one and group) education, support, and exercise rehabilitation for cardiac arrest survivors that will be provided shortly after returning home from hospital. There will be a similar programme of support for family members, friends, or significant others (‘co-survivors’) impacted by the cardiac arrest. We want to know if the programme can be delivered within the NHS and how it can be improved.
What will it involve?
- Joining an online programme with weekly group sessions delivered over 8 weeks
- Completing some questionnaires about your health and how you are feeling
- Talking to a researcher about your experiences of the new care programme, what you found beneficial, and your opinions on how it could be improved
Who can join the study?
- People who have had a cardiac arrest were discharged home within 30 days and are within 8 weeks of discharge
- A family member, friend, or significant other of a cardiac arrest survivor discharged within 30 days and are within 8 weeks of discharge
- You must be aged 18 years or older
- You must be able to access online training through a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer
For more information
See below for how you can learn more about CARESS and find out how to join.
Website: www.warwick.ac.uk/caress
Phone: 024 7615 0616
Email: [email protected]
After our first meet-up in February 2015, I realised I was not alone. It was the first time since my cardiac arrest the previous year that I had spoken face-to-face with someone who had experienced what I had. This was also true for my wife, who also happened to be my lifesaver. From that meet-up, the idea of SCA UK was born. Since then, we have achieved a considerable amount, primarily providing information, resources and support to others in a similar situation but also raising the profile of survivorship and the need for better post-discharge care. We are starting to get traction in this, and with the formation of the charity, I genuinely believe we have a bright future ahead and will make a significant difference in the lives of many who join our ranks.