Aims and objectives
The overarching aim of this research is to undertake a comprehensive review of the current definition of “clinically vulnerable groups” and to make recommendations for the updated definition of clinically vulnerable groups in relation to foodborne illness. The specific objectives include:
- Determine who are the clinically vulnerable groups in Scotland, with regards to foodborne illness.
- Collate additional evidence from peer-reviewed publication from comparable countries to determine the groups getting ill from foodborne illness.
- Identify the current definitions of clinically vulnerable consumers used by other food safety organisations worldwide.
- Conduct expert panel consultations to consider definitions of clinically vulnerable groups.
Undertake discussions with consumers to consider recommendations for food safety messaging to clinically vulnerable groups. - Consolidate recommendations regarding the clinically vulnerable group definition.