Dr Clarissa Giebel - More than a paper: co-designing a board game

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Clarissa discusses the process of co-designing a board game, the Dementia Inequalities Game, as an innovative way to share research findings on dementia care inequalities. Through co-production workshops involving people with dementia, carers, care professionals, and Third Sector representatives, the team developed the game's concept. They collaborated with game designers, secured funding, and involved Third Sector organisations to ensure successful production and distribution. Dr. Giebel emphasises the importance of creativity in research dissemination, encouraging academics to explore alternative avenues like games, podcasts, and talks to reach a broader audience and generate greater impact. The game aims to raise awareness, promote discussion, and educate players about dementia and its associated inequalities.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-more-than-a-paper-co-designing-a-board-game/

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Dr Clarissa Giebel is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and NIHR ARC North West Coast. Clarissa has been working in dementia care research for over 10 years focusing her research on helping people with dementia to live at home independently and well for longer, addressing inequalities that people with dementia and carers can face. Outside of her day work, Clarissa has also organised a local dementia network - the Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Forum, and has recently started her own podcast called the Ageing Scientist.

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