Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) are aiming to understand chronic pain experiences in and out of the UK’s current lockdown. Individuals are invited to participate in the survey.
Title of Project: Locked-down: Differences in Chronic Pain Experience
Researcher: Dr David Moore and Bethany Donaghy, School of Psychology
The study will take 20 minutes to complete and will involve completing a set of questionnaires online via outlets such as computers or mobile phones. There will also be the option to participate in a second phase of the study.…
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