The TIDY-UPS (Tips for Improving Disposal of Your Unused Pills and Potions Safely) Study

Name of Study

The TIDY-UPS (Tips for Improving Disposal of Your Unused Pills and Potions Safely) Study.

 

Purpose of Study (300 words)

We are doing a study to understand how people living in Ireland manage medication waste. The information we collect will help us create some tips to share good ideas and improve medication waste management. There are no risks in participating and the data we collect is entirely anonymous.

 

Type of Study (observational/exploratory etc)

Descriptive Survey

 

Are you recruiting participants for this trial?

Yes

 

State geographical location of study (city/county/country) (single or multiple sites)

Republic of Ireland.

 

Who can take part?

Everyone 18 years of age and older and a resident in Rep. of Ireland.

 

What will the participants be asked to do? (max 300 words)

Take a short online anonymous survey (via Qualtrics) asking about their medication waste practices. All responses are closed due to its anonymity.

 

Recruitment Start Date

29/09/2021

 

Recruitment Finish Date

20/10/2021

 

Study Duration

3 Weeks

 

This study is funded by:

The Laidlaw Foundation.

 

For further information contact:

 

Lucas Maughan ([email protected]) or Dr Tamasine Grimes ([email protected])

Phone

087 6266987

 

Email

[email protected]

 

NAME – completed this form

Lucas Maughan

 

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