Take part in the REDUCE-Carbon for Patients study
A randomised controlled trial to explore knowledge, views and behaviours surrounding inhaler selection and whether knowledge of the carbon footprint of inhalers is important to patients.
Study Description
Do you use an inhaler? Would you like to help us create a greener NHS?
Take part in the REDUCE-Carbon for Patients study.
Did you know that the carbon footprint of inhalers across the NHS each year is equivalent to an area of deforestation twice the size of Hampshire?
- By taking part in the REDUCE-carbon study you can help us to better understand if the carbon footprint of inhalers is important to you and how you would like to access this information
- This short online questionnaire that should take no more than 10 minutes to complete
- With your help we can achieve greener inhaler prescribing practices
What will participants be doing?
You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire made up of a mix of questions and very simple case scenarios. We would like to collect some information about you including your age, respiratory diagnosis, the frequency with which you use an inhaler and the number and type of inhalers you use each day. We have included questions to understand attitudes towards and current knowledge of the carbon footprint of inhalers and whether you feel this is something that should be included in discussions around inhaler choice and treatment options as well as the importance of this when compared to other factors sometimes discussed such as frequency of dosing and cost of inhalers.
We have also devised 2 very simple case scenarios which are not a test of knowledge, and you will be automatically randomised into one of two groups (half of the participants completing the survey will have the carbon footprint of each inhaler, half of participants will not have the carbon footprint information). We would also like to collect information about what you do with your inhalers when they are finished with them.
It is completed online using either your smart phone, smart device (such as an iPad or tablet) or computer, however if you do not have access to one of these devices we can provide an iPad for you to be able to take part.
Apply
If you have any questions, please contact Joe Shoebridge (joe.shoebridge@porthosp.nhs.uk).
Participant characteristics:
- regularly use an inhaler to treat a diagnosed respiratory condition
- staff, students and the general public.
- any gender.
- aged 18+
Closing date for applications
21 March 2024.