Ripping up the Research rule book: Bridging the gap accessing positive mental health outcomes

McQuillan, Victoria; Foster, Celeste; Allely, Clare; Trainor, Gemma; McCarthy, Robyn; Sensier, Josie; Morton, Caroline

Abstract

DCD UK conference 2025: York 11th & 12th July 2025 Conference theme: ‘Bridging the gap between research and lived experience’
Poster
Title: Ripping up the research rule book: Bridging the gap accessing positive mental health outcomes
Dr Vicky McQuillan, Dr Celeste Foster, Prof Clare Allely, Dr Gemma Trainor, Robyn McCarthy, Josie Sensor, Dr Caroline Morton: University of Salford
Abstract
Individuals with DCD can experience barriers to social, academic, and career success which impact quality of life for children with DCD and their families and persists into adulthood . This can negatively impact mental health . NHS resources are not always accessible, yet low-cost community interventions can improve mental health, although not widely used.
Research question: Can co-productive research design identify and make accessible low-cost interventions to improve mental health for people with DCD and under-served populations?
Method/Results: A network event advertised using Eventbrite for clinical and academic professionals, 3rd sector organisations and people with lived experience. Panel discussion, art and break out groups involving co-productive design were used to identify research priorities, resources and projects. Initial results will be discussed. The aim is to develop future bids for investigation.
Conclusion: There is potential for collaborative network to identify research priorities that may influence policy.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: DCD-UK 2025 'Bridging the gap between research and lived experience'
• Start Date: Jul 11, 2025
• End Date: Jul 12, 2025
• Acceptance Date: Jun 13, 2025
• Deposit Date: Jul 15, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 17, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed