An evaluation of the ADAPT Assistive Technology (AT) Training Programme for health and social care professionals and students
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN81660689 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81660689 |
| IRAS number | 262502 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | CPMS 49337, IRAS 262502 |
- Submission date
- 10/08/2021
- Registration date
- 01/09/2021
- Last edited
- 12/12/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Long-term disabilities often result in a loss of autonomy and a breakdown of social interaction, and therefore there is a demand for devices that ensure individuals feel enabled to live independently for as long as possible. Assistive Technology (AT) is therefore an increasingly important aspect of many fields of health and care practice. Several studies highlight challenges and barriers regarding the adoption and usage of AT, and evidence suggests that adequate support, training and education are vital, however, substantial barriers to education exist. The study aims to evaluate the ADAPT AT training programme developed as part of the Interreg funded ADAPT project
Who can participate?
Health and social care professionals and students who have undertaken the ADAPT AT Training programme (i.e. those who use AT, will do so in the future or have an interest in its practical application)
What does the study involve?
Completing a questionnaire following completion of each training unit within the programme and a further questionnaire 6 months later
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Benefits of the training programme include enhanced knowledge and understanding in the area of AT and related issues for studies/careers and evidence of completion of training for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). Benefits of participating in the evaluation study include enhanced knowledge of academic research, contribution to a research study that will benefit the healthcare professional population as a whole, as well as enhanced future AT training where there is currently a gap identified in terms of provision. There are no foreseen risks in this element of the ADAPT Project
Where is the study run from?
Canterbury Christ Church University (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2016 to December 2022
Who is funding the study?
Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) 2014-202 Programme
Who is the main contact?
Prof Eleni Hatzidimitriadou, eleni.hatzidimitriadou@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes campus
Canterbury
CT1 1QU
United Kingdom
 ORCID ID |
0000-0003-1174-7145 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 (0)1227 923596 |
| eleni.hatzidimitriadou@canterbury.ac.uk |
Study information
| Study design | Interventional non randomized trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study setting(s) | Internet/virtual |
| Study type | Other |
| Participant information sheet | 40272 Evaluation of ADAPT AT Training - PIS - v3 05Nov19.docx |
| Scientific title | Evaluation Study of the online ADAPT Assistive Technology (AT) Training Programme |
| Study acronym | ADAPT |
| Study objectives | The evaluation aims to assess learner knowledge, skills, attitudes, confidence and commitment, as well capturing as any behaviour changes or results as a consequence of undertaking the ADAPT AT training |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 01/10/2019, NHS Health Research Authority (Health Research Authority, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, SE1 6LH, UK; +44 (0)20 7972 2545; hra.approval@nhs.net), ref: 19/HRA/4890 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Health Services Research |
| Intervention | An online questionnaire hosted via Online Surveys has been developed by the CCCU research team. Participants will be invited to complete the questionnaire at the end of each training unit they undertake. A link will take them to BOS where they can read the Participant Information Sheet, provide their agreement/consent to participate and answer the questions. The questionnaire is self-completed and includes basic background data (profession, years of practice, level of AT use) and a series of questions around learners’ experiences and views of the training materials, as well as feedback on content and use of the online training platform. The questionnaire is anonymous and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Learner knowledge is measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months 2. Learner skills are measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months 3. Learner attitudes are measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months 4. Learner confidence is measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months 5. Learner commitment is measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months 6. Learner behaviour changes are measured using a bespoke questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick’s (2016) four levels of training evaluation post training and at 6 months |
| Secondary outcome measures | There are no secondary outcome measures |
| Overall study start date | 29/11/2016 |
| Completion date | 31/12/2022 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | Planned Sample Size: 277; UK Sample Size: 277 |
| Total final enrolment | 544 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Health and social care professionals and students who have undertaken the ADAPT Assistive Technology (AT) Training |
| Key exclusion criteria | Individuals who have not undertaken the ADAPT Assistive Technology (AT) Training |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2019 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2022 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centres
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU
United Kingdom
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Penventinnie Lane
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University/education
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU
England
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1227922822 |
|---|---|
| debra.towse@canterbury.ac.uk | |
| Website | http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/ |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/0489ggv38 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
Government organisation / National government
- Alternative name(s)
- European Union, Comisión Europea, Europäische Kommission, EU-Kommissionen, Euroopa Komisjoni, Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής, Европейската комисия, Evropské komise, Commission européenne, Choimisiúin Eorpaigh, Europskoj komisiji, Commissione europea, La Commissione europea, Eiropas Komisiju, Europos Komisijos, Európai Bizottságról, Europese Commissie, Komisja Europejska, Comissão Europeia, Comisia Europeană, Európskej komisii, Evropski komisiji, Euroopan komission, Europeiska kommissionen, EC, EU
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Stored in non-publicly available repository |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal. |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be stored in a non-publically available repository. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | version 3 | 05/11/2019 | 31/08/2021 | No | Yes |
| Protocol file | version 2 | 07/11/2019 | 31/08/2021 | No | No |
| Funder report results | 30/11/2023 | 12/12/2023 | No | No |
Additional files
Editorial Notes
12/12/2023: The following changes were made:
1. Funder report uploaded.
2. The individual participant data (IPD) sharing plan and summary were added.
29/03/2023: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The intention to publish date was changed from 31/03/2023 to 31/12/2023.
2. The contact was changed.
06/02/2023: The total final enrolment was added.
17/03/2022: The following changes have been made:
1. The recruitment end date has been changed from 31/03/2022 to 31/12/2022.
2. The overall trial end date has been changed from 30/06/2022 to 31/12/2022 and the plain English summary has been updated to reflect this change.
3. The intention to publish date has been changed from 31/12/2022 to 31/03/2023.
03/09/2021: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall start date was changed from 01/09/2019 to 29/11/2016.
2. The recruitment start date was changed from 01/09/2019 to 01/10/2019.
3. The plain English summary was updated to reflect these changes.
10/08/2021: Trial's existence confirmed by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (UK).
