Health Education Theater for Community Well-being

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Disqualifiers: Non-adults, Prisoners, Non-compliance, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

10 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on health education and theater activities rather than medication use.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Health Education Theater for Community Well-being?

Research shows that patient education, a key part of health education, can improve knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for better health. It has been effective in managing chronic diseases like asthma by enhancing self-management and reducing disease burden. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is Health Education Theater for Community Well-being safe for humans?

Health education programs, including those involving health educators, are generally focused on improving patient safety by enhancing communication and partnerships between patients and healthcare providers. These programs are designed to make healthcare safer, suggesting that they are safe for human participation. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

How is the Health Education Theater treatment different from other treatments?

Health Education Theater is unique because it uses theatrical performances to engage and educate patients, making learning about health more interactive and memorable compared to traditional methods. This approach can help patients better understand complex health issues and adopt healthier behaviors through active participation and storytelling. ^{11 12 13 14 15}

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates the feasibility and the potential positive health impacts of a novel "health education theater," which will task participants of a health education program to create an original 10-minute theater that is required to use the health guidelines about physical activity and diet/nutrition. The outcomes include the changes in (a) knowledge about these guidelines, (b) compliance to these guidelines, (c) health related quality of life, and (d) self-perception well-being measures such as self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for UC Davis students enrolled in the 'Health Education Theater' course during Spring Quarter 2019. Participants must be able to consent and commit to the project's health guidelines, with absences not exceeding three days plus standard policy. Pregnant students or those with disabilities can join if they meet these criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

This does not apply to my condition.

I am a UC Davis student registered for 'Health Education Theater' in Spring 2019.

This does not apply to a medical condition.

Exclusion Criteria

Any student (including a pregnant woman student and a student with a disability) can participate in this study as long as they meet the above criteria

I am unable to give consent for myself.

Individuals who are not compliant to this project's guideline of health limitations

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants create an original 10-minute theater using health guidelines about physical activity and diet/nutrition

4 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in self-efficacy, knowledge, compliance, self-esteem, and health-related quality of life

12 months

3 visits (virtual) at 6 and 12 months post-intervention

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Health education

Trial Overview The study tests a 'health education theater' approach where participants create a short play based on physical activity and diet/nutrition guidelines. It measures changes in guideline knowledge, adherence, quality of life, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

Participant Groups

Group I: Health education Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This arm's subjects are tasked to create an original 10-minute theater that is required to use the guidelines about physical activity and diet/nutrition.

Health education is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Health Education for:

• Chronic Pain Management
• Parkinson's Disease Management

Approved in European Union as Health Education for:

• Chronic Pain Management
• Parkinson's Disease Management
• General Health Promotion

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Davis

Lead Sponsor

Trials

958

Recruited

4,816,000+

Findings from Research

Patient education is a structured process that aims to change the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of individuals interacting with health services, ultimately promoting better health behaviors.

The author introduces a strategic planning tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of patient education, helping healthcare professionals support patients and their families in adopting healthier lifestyles.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Strategic planning in patient education. Close, A.[2019]

A family-based asthma education program significantly improved the quality of life for both children with asthma and their parents, as shown in a study involving 34 families in each group over a 12-month period.

Children with non-allergic asthma in the experimental group demonstrated better pulmonary function, specifically in forced expiratory maneuvers, compared to the control group, highlighting the program's effectiveness in managing asthma symptoms.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effect of Family Empowerment Education on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life of Children With Asthma and Their Parents in Tunisia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dardouri, M., Sahli, J., Ajmi, T., et al.[2021]

Effective patient education is crucial for enhancing patient satisfaction and improving clinical outcomes, as it has been shown to reduce hospital stays.

The Patient Family Educational Advisory Committee (PFEAC) emphasizes the need for coordinated health education across all care disciplines, focusing on common issues related to culture, documentation, and competency.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Putting the pieces in place: the patient education puzzle. Gaynor, S., Patyk, M.[2019]

Patient education programs can significantly enhance self-management of chronic illnesses like diabetes, which is crucial for prevention and lifestyle modification.

Evaluating the effectiveness of these programs is complex due to various influencing factors, including patient demographics, disease characteristics, and healthcare system dynamics, all of which must be considered in research design.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Measures and methods in evaluating patient education programs for chronic illness. Lane, DS., Evans, D.[2019]

An educational program for nursing technicians significantly improved their understanding of how to recognize and record Adverse Events (AEs) in hemodialysis patients, with test scores increasing from an average of 3.7 to 4.2 out of 5 after the intervention.

The program effectively combined classroom and online learning, demonstrating that such training methods can enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in managing patient safety.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nursing educational intervention for the identification of Adverse Events in hemodialysis. Pássaro, PG., D'Ávila, R.[2019]

The annual patient safety lecture, which includes personal stories from families and care providers affected by medical errors, enhances nursing students' understanding of the human impact of these errors.

By using storytelling as a teaching method, the program encourages reflective learning, helping students connect theoretical knowledge to real-life situations and recognize their responsibility in promoting patient safety.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Storytelling: An Authentic Approach to Patient Safety Nursing Education. Karlowicz, KA.[2023]

Adverse events occurred in 1% of pediatric hospitalizations, with 0.6% being preventable, indicating that a significant number of children experience harm due to medical management rather than their underlying conditions.

The most common types of preventable adverse events were birth-related (32.2%) and diagnostic-related (30.4%), highlighting the need for targeted research and interventions in these areas to improve patient safety in pediatric care.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Adverse events and preventable adverse events in children. Woods, D., Thomas, E., Holl, J., et al.[2007]

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