Speech-Language Pathologist; Orlando Regional Medical Center
You are invited to participate in a survey about oral care knowledge and practices because you work in an acute or subacute rehabilitation facility and your job title is Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Technician, or other title reflecting the nursing assistant role.
The survey consists of some demographic questions and 23 other questions selected from other oral care surveys. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the survey. Your responses are recorded anonymously and the results will be presented in an aggregate format.
Possible discomforts associated with the study may be concerns about your oral care practices. There are no direct benefits from participation in the study. However, findings will help direct future activities related to oral care.
Your participation is voluntary. There is no cost to you for participating. You may choose not to answer a specific question but completeness is encouraged.
All research data collected will be stored securely and confidentially in a locked area. No information will personally identify you.
This study has been deemed non human subject research by an Institutional Review Board. The survey is open until 09/30/2019.
For questions please contact the primary investigator, Susan Fowler, PhD, RN, at 321-841-8166. If you are unable to reach the researchers and have general questions, or you have concerns or complaints about the research or questions about your rights as a research subject, please contact the IRB by phone at (321) 843-2584
Thank you for your participation.
You are not required to sign a consent form to participate in this study. Answering questions and providing data acknowledges your consent.