Occupational Therapy in the Context of Head Start

NCT01975506 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 16898
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify the role of occupational therapy within Head Start programs. Representatives within Head Start will be asked to participate in a nationwide internet based survey identifying the amount and type of services provided within this area. The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) will also be included in the study by identifying current use of the model and how it can be utilized in the future. In order to complete this study to the fullest extent, we must begin by defining the Model of Human Occupation as well as understanding the mission of the National Head Start Association. The vision of MOHO is to support practice that is focused on occupation, client centered, holistic, evidence-based, and complementary to other occupational therapy models. The mission of the National Head Start Association is to coalesce, inspire and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. This has lead researchers to perform the following study: An examination of occupational therapy in the context of Head Start.

Conditions

Developmental Delay

Keywords

Head Start; Occupational Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Model of Human Occupation(MOHO)Web Based survey

  E-mail will be the primary means of completing this study. Invitation for participation, survey instructions, and survey will all be completed through e-mail.The study will be conducted via the internet through a web based survey program.

  The time commitment for participants will be approximately 15-20 minutes or however long it takes them to complete the online survey

Study Arms (1)

head start practitioners

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals within Head Start programs nationwide will be contacted to participate in an online survey about the use/role of occupational therapy in Head Start. Particapants will be recruited to participate in the study based upon their association with Head Start organizations across the United States. An initial e-mail will be sent to each individual informing them of the purpose of the study, and inviting them to participate in the survey. A link to the survey along with specific instructions in how to complete it will be included in the email. See attached email recruitment script. The age range is from 18 and up because a variety of disciplines may be selected to respond to the survey. Participants under the age of 18 are typically still in school and therefore may lack the exposure and understanding of occupational therapy services and the role of the occupational therapist within the Head Start program.

You may qualify if:

• Head Start program does not discriminate against gender, so every individual over the age of 18 who works within Head Start programs will be included in this study.

You may not qualify if:

• Although participants will not be excluded from the study based on ethnicity, non-English speaking individuals will be excluded from this study. Study materials will be presented in English only.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Texas Woman's University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Texas Woman's University

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Learning Disabilities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Patricia Bowyer, EdD,MS,OTR

  Texas Woman's University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 29, 2013
• First Posted: November 4, 2013
• Study Start: November 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2016
• Study Completion: November 1, 2016
• Last Updated: October 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-10

Locations

US (1)