eLearning Module for Disability Inclusion
(D2/R3 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests an online learning module to determine its impact on researchers' perspectives about including people with disabilities in their studies. The trial includes two groups: one will watch a 30-minute interactive video, while the other will watch two shorter videos about disability data and models. Researchers who have studied topics not focused on disabilities, primarily with adults, for the past three years might be a good fit. Participants must be willing to complete a one-hour session in one sitting. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to inclusive research practices.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications, but it seems unlikely since the study focuses on an eLearning module and not on medical treatments.
What prior data suggests that this eLearning module is safe?
A previous study used eLearning modules safely in various settings, such as workplaces and schools. These modules provide information and training without causing physical side effects. Research has shown that eLearning is well-tolerated because it is an online learning experience. Participants interact with the content via a computer, which is considered very safe.
No reports of negative side effects have emerged from using these modules, making them a low-risk option for participants. Additionally, the widespread use of eLearning for training suggests it is generally safe for most people.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how eLearning modules can boost knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) around disability inclusion in research. Unlike traditional educational approaches, this trial focuses on interactive, digital learning to engage participants effectively. The aim is to see if a concise, 30-minute module can make a meaningful impact on how researchers include people with disabilities in their work, potentially paving the way for more inclusive research practices.
What evidence suggests that this eLearning module is effective for increasing researcher KAP of including PWDs in research?
Research has shown that online learning can enhance understanding and support for disability inclusion. Organizations like MSF and the World Bank have used online courses to teach about including people with disabilities. These courses focus on practical skills and awareness, helping learners apply inclusive practices in various situations. They often cover important topics such as assessing needs inclusively and communicating in universally understandable ways, which are crucial for creating an inclusive environment. Although specific data on the effectiveness of this particular module is not available, similar programs have successfully increased awareness and understanding. This trial will compare an eLearning module aimed at increasing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of including people with disabilities in research with a control group viewing modules on disability data sources and models of disability. This suggests that the online learning module in the trial could positively influence how researchers include people with disabilities in their studies.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Karen Bonuck, PhD
Principal Investigator
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for researchers aged 18 or older who have conducted non-disability focused research with adults in the past three years. They must agree to complete a one-hour baseline session in one sitting. Researchers already participating in Aim1/Aim2 of the D2/R3 study cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants view a 30-minute eLearning module aimed at increasing KAP of including PWDs in research
Control
Participants view two 15-minute modules focusing on disability data sources and the medical/social model of disability
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions towards disabilities
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- eLearning module
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Collaborator