­­­­­­­­­­­­­Exploring the personal impact and health & well-being of conducting research in oncology

 

§         Oncology is frequently reported as an inherently stressful discipline for health professionals (Graham & Ramirez, 2002) – but what about researchers?

§         Little is known about the impact of conducting research in oncology on researcher health & well-being – while it is rewarding and stimulating on the one hand, it can also be emotionally and cognitively demanding

 

Are you a researcher working in the area of oncology (particularly collecting data directly from oncology patients/survivors)?   We are inviting you to participate in a project exploring the experiences of conducting research in oncology.  Please see the information sheet attached. 

 

Currently underway is an exploratory interview study with researchers from a range of backgrounds about their experiences of researching in oncology.  We are looking for a final few interviewees, if you think you might be interested in taking part please get in touch!

 

Specific aims of the entire research project:

§        To explore the experiences of work, and the health & well-being (including emotional stress), of conducting research in oncology

§        To identify factors that are effective in enhancing health & well-being and preventing or reducing work-related stress, and to explore and recognise best practice for the relevant support, training and resources for oncology researchers

 

If you are working in the area of oncology research and would like to participate or receive further information, please contact: 

 

Miss Fiona Kennedy - Trainee Health Psychologist, University of the West of England (Tel: 0117 3281890; [log in to unmask])