PPIE Group for Paediatric Pleural Empyema Research
Parents, carers and young people shaping priorities and outcomes in paediatric pleural empyema.
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Full description:
We are developing a study on pleural empyema (a serious lung infection), to find out the best way to treat children affected by this condition.
We would like to speak with parents and carers of children treated in hospital for pleural empyema, as well as with children and young people themselves if they wish, to understand which parts of their hospital care mattered most.
Your experiences and opinions will help us design research that truly reflects what is important to families.
Opportunity Deadline
30th April 2026
Payment:
You will be reimbursed for your time at £27.50 per hour. An additional £5 remote‑working cost will be reimbursed if you attend the online session.
Expenses:
No additional expenses as this will be either an online or telephone discussion
Organisation
Barts Health NHS Trust
We are a group of researchers based at Barts Health NHS Trust
Attachment
Pleural empyema PPIE flyer 050326.pdf
Details
Topic:
Children and young people
Location:
All of England
Involvement type:
Identifying and prioritising
Reviewing
What support is offered?
We will support parents, carers and young people throughout their involvement by providing clear information about the project, what their role involves and the time commitment expected. Where needed, we will offer informal training and guidance to help them feel confident contributing to discussions about priorities and outcomes, and a named member of the research team will be available for ongoing support or questions. Participants will also have access to peer support within the group, and we will ensure meetings are welcoming, inclusive, accessible and paced to suit different levels of experience. We will reimburse people for their time and data use to ensure participation is accessible and not a financial burden.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
