MHLDA Nursing Associates Focus Group

NCT07009431 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2425.RCHT.50
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Focus group study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services

Conditions

Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• To present a descriptive representation of the MHLDA nursing associates experience within the context of professional identity and themes reflective of nursing in their care setting

  To understand the experiences of NAs working in MHLDA settings in the NHS through focus group sessions.

  3 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.

You may qualify if:

• Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-registered nursing associates.
• Trainee or student nursing associates.
• Registered nursing associates practicing in non MHLDA service.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust: lead

Study Sites (1)

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Learning Disabilities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 29, 2025
• First Posted: June 6, 2025
• Study Start: February 6, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2025
• Study Completion: March 31, 2025
• Last Updated: June 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)