(CATT) Instrument Survey Study – Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury or Disease

STUDY BASICS

Have you had a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease for at least 2 years? Do you require assistance with transfers, and do you receive care from a family member or other unpaid caregiver? You may be able to provide feedback about a new tool designed to evaluate caregivers’ transfer technique. Participation in this research study involves one online survey. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Some people who have a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease require assistance transferring from one place to another. Family members or other informal caregivers often assist with transfers, but many informal caregivers have not received adequate training about the best way to perform these activities.

The purpose of this study is to collect feedback about a new instrument called the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Instrument (CATT), which was developed to evaluate caregivers’ transfer technique. Researchers hope their findings lead to safer, more effective transfers for people with spinal cord injury or disease in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Have had a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease for at least two years
• Require assistance with transfers
• Receive care from an informal (unpaid) caregiver

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

After an initial phone call, eligible participants will be asked to complete a 1-hour online survey.