EFFIP (E-support for Families and Friends of Individuals affected by Psychosis) - A focus group study with people with lived experience of psychosis and carers | C4C

The EFFIP (E-support for Families and Friends of Individuals affected by psychosis) is a NIHR-funded project which aims to develop and evaluate an online multi-component resource for carers of people affected by psychosis. The online resource aims to promote carers’ mental wellbeing. In turn, this may also improve the cared-for individuals’ clinical outcomes and quality of life. The focus group study forms part of the first phase of the overall EFFIP project, with an aim to explore ideas and views from individuals with lived experience of psychosis and carers to help inform the development of the online resource. This present study uses a focus group method: individuals with lived experience of psychosis and carers will be invited to attend separate focus groups. As groups of people with shared experiences, discussion will be facilitated to explore ideas and views about the content and design features for developing the online resource.