Angelo State University
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Consent to Participate in an IRB-Approved Research Event
Project Title: Clinical and Educational Preparedness in Geriatric Care for Post-Graduate DPTs
Investigator Name/Department: Daniel Truong, SPT; Dr. Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, CEEAA, CSRS, GCS; Dr. Sterling Eckert, PT, DPT, CSCS /Department of Physical Therapy
Investigator Phone: 325-942-2627
Investigator Email: [email protected]
You are being asked to participate in a research event conducted with the approval of the Angelo State University Institutional Review Board (and if applicable, other relevant IRB committees). In order to participate, you are required to give your consent after reading this document.
An explanation of the project is written below, which includes information about the purpose of the project, the procedures to be used, and the potential benefits and possible risks of participation. Please read and, should you decide to participate, indicate your agreement on this form. Upon request, you will be given an unsigned copy of this form for your records.
Refusal to participate in this study will have no effect on any future services you may be entitled to from the University. Anyone who agrees to participate in this study is free to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. I also understand that it is not possible to identify all potential risks in a study, and I believe that reasonable safeguards have been taken to minimize both the known and potential but unknown risks.
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
1. Nature and Purpose of the Project
You are being asked to participate in a research study for Daniel Truong, SPT; Dr. Sterling Eckert, PT, DPT, CSCS; and Dr. Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, CEEAA, CSRS, GCS at Angelo State University. The purpose of this study is to determine factors for success and preparedness related to entry-level DPT educational instruction and beyond for older adult populations. You are only permitted to participate once in the current study.
2. Explanation of Procedures.
The study consists of participants completing an online questionnaire focused on the clinical background and educational experiences of licensed physical therapists, particularly in relation to working with older adults. The questionnaire will ask about general clinical demographics, exposure to older adult populations during DPT education, confidence in various clinical skills, certifications, and perceived post-graduation preparedness in geriatric physical therapy. The questionnaire is designed to assess participants' experiences and self-perceived competency in areas such as communication, assessment, treatment, and end-of-life care in older adults. Additionally, participants will reflect on the role of their educational training and clinical experiences in shaping their professional practice. Completing the study will take approximately 20 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary, and no compensation will be provided for completing the survey. All data collected will be confidential and used solely for research purposes.
3. Discomfort and Risks.
The risks of participating in this study are minimal and not expected to be greater than experienced in daily life. Some of the questions may cause some individuals to feel uncomfortable, and everyone has the right to omit answers to any questions without penalty.
4. Benefits.
The findings from this study can add to the existing knowledge related to stress and cognitive abilities, and can also give you firsthand experience in the research process.
5. Confidentiality.
Your confidentiality is important, and no personal information will be collected other than IP addresses to determine potential duplicate entries. Data will be accessible only to the researchers through a secure password-protected online data collection host, PsychData. Data will be stored for a period of 3 years following the completion of the study, after which all data will be deleted. All data will be reported at the group level, and your name (or any other identifying information) will never be linked to your individual responses. You may risk a loss of confidentiality if you choose to email the researchers to ask for results of the study. If you choose to email the researchers, then the researchers will immediately delete such emails after responding to them. There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, and internet transactions.
Agreement: By clicking on the continue button below you are indicating that you have read the above procedures and that you are consenting to voluntarily participate in this study.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the Angelo State University Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects in research and research related activities. IRB #ECK-121224 – December 12, 2024.
Any questions regarding the conduct of the project, questions pertaining to your rights as a research subject, or research-related injury should be brought to the attention of the IRB administrator, Dr. Cheryl Stenmark ([email protected]) TEL: (325) 486-6131. Any question about this specific research project should be brought to the attention of the investigator listed at the top of this form.
