I am Amanda Kearns, a PhD researcher at Ulster University, conducting a study titled "Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Communication." This research explores how digital technology can be harnessed to enhance healthcare for individuals dealing with obesity and mental health issues, focusing on integrated mind-body approaches.

As a practitioner of mind-body therapies, your holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of mental and physical health is crucial to this research. We invite you to contribute your valuable insights by participating in a brief, 10-minute survey that includes an engaging video case study.

Why your participation matters:

• Holistic insight: Your expertise in mind-body therapies can guide the development of more inclusive and effective digital communication strategies in healthcare.
• Real-world impact: The survey is designed to capture the intricacies of your practice, ensuring that the research reflects the complex needs of the individuals you support.

Survey details:

• Duration: 10 minutes, including a video case study
• Eligibility: All registered health professionals and complementary therapists, particularly those involved in obesity and mental health care, who integrate digital technology into their practice.

Confidentiality:

Your participation is completely confidential, and your privacy will be protected throughout the study.

How to Participate:

To learn more about the study and to provide your informed consent, please click on the link

below:

Take the Survey: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/7DC37926-BA01-4AB5-AC0B-C771E5F09968

We greatly appreciate your consideration of this opportunity to contribute to research that aims to enhance healthcare communication through holistic, mind-body therapeutic practices.

For any questions, feel free to contact me at kearns-a7@ulster.ac.uk.

This study has been approved by Ulster University’s Research Ethics Committee (UUREC), REC/23/0057.