We’ve worked with international patients of all ages and backgrounds, researching conditions such as: ITP, COPD, PAH, MS, MD, OA, conduct disorder, haemophilia, back pain, Niemann-Pick, Sickle Cell, cancer, and diabetes.
Although most of our health-related work is confidential, below are some examples we can share. They include examples of traditional video ethnography, photo ethnography, video diaries / remote ethnography, vox pops, and a call-to-action video.
How do behavioural difficulties affect children and their families? / Impact on Urban Health
This Twitter-length clip is an example of video ethnography in the UK, involving young people. We conducted ethnographic studies with 18 families. As well as video output, we produced written portraits, a case study podcast, and an insights report with recommendations for better support. You can read the report here, or watch the full film here.
What’s it like to have cardio rehab after a heart attack? / Nuffield Health
This short film is an example of video ethnography in the UK, which the client used as a public-facing comms tool to promote their cardio rehab service.
What’s it like living with Multiple Sclerosis? / The MS Society
Our work has taken us across Europe, MENA, Asia, and North and South America. This case study is an example of video ethnography in Ireland.
What are the health priorities for people living in south London / Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity
This clip is an example of vox pops in the UK. You can watch the full film here.
HOW CAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BE IMPROVED FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM? / Social Care Institute for Excellence
This was a co-production working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, to understand their experiences and translate the resulting insights into a film with actionable recommendations.
What were the work experiences of older people with health conditions during COVID-19? / The Institute for Employment Studies
This a summary edit, based on work involving longitudinal remote / digital research and video diaries during the first and second year of the pandemic.
How is mobility affected by ageing? / Channel 4
This short film from way back in 2007 is a classic example of traditional ethnographic research using the co-discovery method, where footage is shown back to the participant for them to comment on and form the narration of the final edit. It was Channel 4’s ‘FourDoc Of The Week‘.
How do older people feel about ageing in Lincolnshire? / Centre for Ageing Better
This film is an example of photo ethnography using multiple interviews.