Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary June 2020

Annex A – CSO RARC-19 projects

Chief Scientist Office funded projects:

1. Protecting population physical and mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic: a representative national weekly survey to understand changes (University of Aberdeen, Professor Diana Dixon)

2. Understanding and reducing the psychosocial impact of Coronovirus social distancing and behavioural changes on families in care home residents in Scotland (University of Edinburgh, Dr George Palattiyll)

3. How has COVID-19 social distancing amplified the mental health vulnerabilities of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (Glasgow Caledonian University, Dr Jamie Frankis)

4. Understanding longer term impact of social distancing and behavioural interventions introduced to prevent the spread of infection in the population (University of Glasgow, Dr Kate Robb)

5. Impact of pandemic response upon public mental health and disparities (University of Strathclyde, Prof Alex Morton)

6. COVID-19 social distancing effects on social engagement, loneliness, well-being and physical activity in Scottish Older Adults and an exploration of potential ameliorating strategies (Prof Anna Whittaker)

7. The ABC (Anxiety, health behaviour and cognition) of social distancing and isolation:  evaluating the role of technology in remote support (Prof Nick Sculthorpe, University of West of Scotland)

8. Develop evidence based interventions to support doctors' well-being and promote resilience during COVID-19 related transitions and beyond (University of Aberdeen, Dr Kim Walker)

9. Effective interventions to support the resilience and mental health of front line health and social care staff during a global health crisis and following de-escalation (GCU, Dr Alex Pollock)

10. Online de-briefings with care home staff after a resident's death:  improving coping mechanisms, team cohesion and communication with relatives (Edinburgh Napier, Lucy Johnstone)

11. Avoiding burnout of the care home workforce: sharing national learning and local initiatives that support resilience and retention during the COVID-19 pandemic (Edinburgh Napier, Lucy Johnstone)

12. Qualitative investigation of health and social care early entrant experiences and coping strategies during rapid transition into professional practice (Robert Gordon University, Dr Flora Douglas)

13. Sustaining the well-being and resilience of frontline community based care and support workers to vulnerable older people during a time of crisis (University of Stirling, Dr Grant Gibson)

14. Using participatory digital platforms to enhance resilience and mental health of Scotland's frontline health and care staff during COVID-19 (Uni of Highlands and Islands, Dr Joannes de Kock)

15. In Isolation instead of School (INISS): Vulnerable children's experiences of COVID-19 and effects on mental health and education (University of Edinburgh, Professor Gillean McClusky)

16. Protecting the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and young people in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic (University of Stirling Prof Jane Callaghan)