Development of a new measure of assistive device utilization
Telephone Screening Script
“Hello. May I please speak with ______?
My name is ______. I am a research assistant/therapist from Bloorview Kids Rehab. Recently, ______(name of therapist) in the Child Development Program at Bloorview spoke to you about a research project we are doing and mentioned that you had agreed to be contacted to hear more. Are you still interested in hearing about this project?
If NO, That’s fine. I will not contact you again. Thank you for your time.
If yes, Great!
Could I please ask you a few questions to see whether your family would be eligible for this study? This should only take a few minutes.
If no, Would there be a better time for me to call?
If still no, That’s fine. I will not contact you again. Thank you for your time.
Your son’s/daughter’s name is ______(child’s name). Are you the primary caregiver for your child? Are you with ______(child’s name) 5 hours or more per day?
If NO, I’m sorry, _____ (child’s name) is not eligible to participate in our study. Thank you for your time!
If YES, Great. You and your child qualify for this study! We would like to invite you and your family to participate in this study.
Let me tell you more about this study. Please interrupt me at any time if you have a question. For this study, we will be developing a simple form so parents can record how much their children use seating and mobility devices during the day. We are looking for families to review the form to make sure the questions make sense. This form will help us understand the role these devices play in the lives of children and their families.
Are you still interested in participating?
If NO, That’s fine. Thank you for your time.
If YES, Great!
You will receive a letter in the mail that explains this study further. Please read the letter, and if you agree, sign the consent form and return it to me using the envelope that we provide.
Could I please confirm your mailing address? Read the mailing address that is on file and make corrections where necessary. Do you have any questions?
If you think of any other questions or would like to speak to me about this at anytime, please call me at 416-425-6220 extension xxxx.
Thank you.