Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique Instrument (CATT) Evaluation Study – Caregiver

STUDY BASICS

Do you routinely provide transfer assistance to an adult with a physical disability? You and your care recipient may be able to participate in a study to evaluate CATT by using it to find out how individuals with physical disabilities and their caregivers perform assisted transfers. Eligible participants have served as a caregiver for at least 3 months. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to examine the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique Instrument (CATT), a tool used to assess proper transfer technique with a goal of reducing injury risk to caregivers and their care recipients.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Over 18 years old
• Routinely (2 or more transfers per week) provide transfer assistance to an adult with a physical disability
• Been a caregiver for at least 3 months or undergoing supervised transfer training with a rehabilitation professional
• No formal didactic or structured training on assisted transfer techniques
• Caregiver and recipient must both be eligible to participate

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• 4 visits
  • For the first visit, you will be asked to complete surveys and perform routine transfers.
  • For the second visit, you will be asked to perform the same transfer procedures as visit one.
  • For visits three and four, you will asked to complete an online assessment of your transfer skills.