Volunteers needed for a survey research study: Assessing whether a medication education module can increase caregiver self-efficacy when it comes to managing medications for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
You are invited to learn more about a research project that is being conducted by researchers from the University Of Michigan College Of Pharmacy. The study title is “Assessing whether a medication education module can increase caregiver self-efficacy when it comes to managing medications for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities” (HUM00227945). I and a pharmacy student at UM developed an educational module for caregivers who help manage medications for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The purpose of this study is to see if the module will have an effect on your feelings of self-confidence in managing medications for the person who you provide care for. If you take part in the study, you will need to have access to a computer, email, and the internet. The process will include two steps. The first will be to complete an on-line survey (preliminary survey), view the medication management tutorial, and take a follow-up survey. You will also be asked for basic demographic information and several questions about your experience as a caregiver and in managing medications for yourself and others. You will then schedule an appointment for a “debrief” discussion, where you will talk by phone or Zoom session about what you liked and did not like about the medication management module and provide suggestions to improve it. To participate, you must be age 18 years and older and you care for a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities who is also over 18 years of age who takes medications. People who complete the project will receive a $25 gift card as compensation for participation.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, contact Steve Erickson, Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, at phone number 734 763 4989 or by email at serick@med.umich.edu.
