ERIC Number: EJ1304421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jul
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Pain Training for Respite Workers Supporting Children with Disabilities Part Two: Training Evaluations and the Impact of Training on Knowledge Application
Genik, Lara M.; Aerts, Elisabeth L.; Nauman, Hiba; Barney, Chantel C.; Lewis, Stephen P.; McMurtry, C. Meghan
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v126 n4 p289-306 Jul 2021
Within a parallel-group randomized control trial, pain training's impact on Respite Workers' (RW) care approaches and training evaluations was explored. RW (n = 158) from 14 organizations received pain or control training following randomization. Researchers were blind until randomization; allocations were not shared explicitly with organizations/participants. Participants completed a strategy use questionnaire immediately before and an evaluation immediately after training completion. Four-to-6 weeks later, participants completed the strategy use questionnaire and semistructured focus groups. No differences in pain approaches were noted in strategy use questionnaires. Per focus groups, both groups acquired a "knowing" about pain and applied pain-related care approaches in similarly. Pain training participants identified need for "growing and strengthening" pain knowledge. Training endorsements were favorable. RW pain training has value and may impact practice. [For Part One, see EJ1304420.]
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Pain, Caregiver Training, Respite Care, Children, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Program Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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