Study protocol for a multi-centre parallel two-group randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and impact of a pain assessment and management program for respite workers supporting children with disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pain is common and complex for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Secondary caregivers such as respite workers are lacking important pain-related information which can impact care. Here, we outline a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol testing the effectiveness of a pain training for respite workers supporting children with I/DD.

Methods/design

Organizations enrolled in the RCT were randomly assigned to receive a 3-3.5 hours pain or family-centered care training. Data were collected immediately before, after, and 4-6 weeks following completion of the training. Outcomes are as follows: pain knowledge (primary), pain assessment and management perceptions (secondary), training evaluations (secondary), and use of pain assessment an

SUBMITTER: Genik LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8975185 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature