Covid19 Impact on Tic Presentations

Closed 28 May 2021

Opened 16 Apr 2021

Contact

Mark Rodgers

(Consultant )

CAMHS

02894415700

Overview

This survey aims to assess the impact on severity of tic presentations in a cohort of patients with extant diagnosis of Tic Disorder or Tourette's Syndrome known to NHSCT Community CAMHS Tic Clinic both before and during the Covid19 pandemic.

Why your views matter

Anecdotally it is posited that Covid19 and the associated lockdown scenario has exacerbated tic presentations in some patients. This survey aims to explore this matter in more detail by seeking patient and/ or family viewpoints.

What happens next

This information aims to help us understand better the impact of Covid19 lockdown on tic presentations and inform how we best organise service provision in order to support and manage clinical presentations optimally.

Audiences

  • Service users/patients
  • Carers

Interests

  • Quality and safety
  • Improvement of health and social care services