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Queen’s University Belfast

Barriers to Recognition, Diagnosis and Treatment of Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder

This study is exploring barriers to the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of Depersonalisation Derealisation Disorder (DDD). This study is being conducted at Queen’s University Belfast as part of a PhD research project. This eDelphi study aims to achieve expert consensus among UK-based mental health professionals on clinical barriers and challenges in clinical practice related to Depersonalisation Derealisation Disorder.

You are eligible to take part if you are a UK-based mental health professional (including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, or psychiatric nurses) with at least one year of clinical experience and self-reported knowledge or clinical experience with Depersonalisation Derealisation Disorder. They also welcome applications from those currently in training or awaiting formal qualification.

If you choose to participate, you would be asked to:

• Complete three online questionnaires;

• Each questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete;

• You will be asked to rate statements about recognition, diagnosis and treatment of DDD, with the use of a 9-point Likert scale;

• Optionally provide feedback on any additional barriers that were not covered.

Each round of questionnaires will be spaced three weeks apart and you will receive aggregate feedback from other participants between the rounds. All responses will be collected anonymously. Please find below the Participant Information Sheet, which will provide you with comprehensive details about the study, the research team, confidentiality and your rights as a participant.

Should you have any further questions in the meantime, please contact the research team.

This project has been reviewed on behalf of the Queen’s University Belfast Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Ethics Committee, and had been given approval with the following Application ID: 483139.