Opportunity details

Virtual reality as pain management in advanced cancer

To develop and refine a virtual reality intervention that will help people living with cancer

Link to organisation:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/research/marie-curie-palliative-care-research-department/virtual-reality-pain-management-advanced

Full description:

We are looking for two individuals to join our advisory team on our NIHR RfPB study (15 months from Sept 2024).

No research experience is required but experience of advanced cancer and pain would be helpful (either as a patient or carer)

Participation can be online/remote. It will involve attending 5 project meetings, with the option for further participation in the study.

Opportunity Deadline

31st October 2024

Payment:

Funding is available for two advisors who have relevant experience to the study topic

Expenses:

Travel, time, and reviewing expenses will be covered.

Organisation

University College London

You can read more about the study, and about the group at this website:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/research/marie-curie-palliative-care-research-department/virtual-reality-pain-management-advanced


Details

Topic:

Cancer

Location:

UK wide
London
North West
South East
Wales

Involvement type:

All of research

What support is offered?

We will discuss and identify any training needs with people who join this research. This will be provided through the core project team or through the host institution.

Can the work be done from home?

Yes

Suitable for a beginner?

Yes