Graduation Year
2017
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
The purpose of this mixed-method investigational pilot study is two-fold: are web-based tutorials effective for caregivers of children in early intervention programs to learn recommended practice content and 2) examine caregiver attitudes towards using online training tutorials. The problem addressed will be “Is using an online learning platform an effective adjunct way for caregivers of young children in early intervention programs to learn recommended practice information?” In early intervention programs, practitioner time, resources, and availability is often limited. Frequently, children in early intervention programs are taken care of by multiple caregivers. To improve carryover, this study focuses on determining if using online training tutorials to learn general recommended practice information is an effective method for caregivers. If found to be effective, recommended practice information could be shared with multiple caregivers using an online resource. Fifteen-twenty adult participants will be selected for this study. Participants must meet eligibility criteria: 18 years or older; primary caregiver of a child currently or within the past year who was eligible for early intervention programming, and have access to the internet. Data from up to twenty participants will be gathered using qualitative and quantitative methods. Likert Rating scales and short answers regarding caregiver attitudes and perceptions about using online training tutorials and perceived effectiveness of the training will be cross-referenced with demographic information to determine emerging themes. Pre-test and post-test questions will determine caregiver learning regarding recommended practice content.
Faculty Mentor
Leslie J. Hardman
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Committee Member
Shirley P. O'Brien
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Copyright
2016 Terri L. Beard
Recommended Citation
Beard, Terri L., "Investigating the Effectiveness of Web-based Recommended Practice Tutorials for Caregivers of Children in Early intervention Programs" (2017). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects. 32.
https://encompass.eku.edu/otdcapstones/32
