Improving the Health and Social Participation of People With Disabilities From Underrepresented Groups Post COVID

Description

This is a single-arm community-based feasibility study examining recruitment, retention, adherence, and satisfaction with ENGAGE, a community-based intervention designed to address pandemic-related social isolation among people with disabilities. We will also examine preliminary, within-group effects on social participation. The findings of this study will inform a larger trial to examine intervention efficacy.

Conditions

Disabilities Multiple

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This is a single-arm community-based feasibility study examining recruitment, retention, adherence, and satisfaction with ENGAGE, a community-based intervention designed to address pandemic-related social isolation among people with disabilities. We will also examine preliminary, within-group effects on social participation. The findings of this study will inform a larger trial to examine intervention efficacy.

Feasibility of ENGAGE to Address Social Isolation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Improving the Health and Social Participation of People With Disabilities From Underrepresented Groups Post COVID

Condition
Disabilities Multiple
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Self-identify as disabled
  • * Report problems with social participation
  • * Speak English
  • * Live in a community setting
  • * Severe communication impairment limiting ability to verbally indicate interest in participation

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Illinois at Chicago,

Joy Hammel, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Illinois Chicago

Study Record Dates

2025-01-31