Be Part of Our Research!
We’re committed to making assistive devices more accessible. If you’d like to be part of this mission, join our research study today! Learn more below:
Requirements:
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Living with a disability and using an assistive device OR Caring for an individual using an assistive device
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Must be at least 18 years old
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The team: possibilitiesprojectplus@sjhc.london.on.ca
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Dr. Dalton Wolfe: dwolfe@uwo.ca
Do You Use Assistive Devices?
Come share your experiences with assistive devices in a quick research study to improve access to assistive devices!
Contact Us:
This study is being led by the Research to Practice (R2P) team and the Possibilities Project Plus (PP+) initiative of Lawson Research Institute, St. Joseph’s Health Care London – Parkwood Institute. We aim to improve access to assistive devices through research and our device exchange program.
PURPOSE:
​​We aim to improve access to assistive devices and better understand their impact on persons living with a disability and their caregivers
STUDY OVERVIEW
Q&A
Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING IN A RESEARCH STUDY?
A: By sharing your experience with assistive devices, you’re helping to shape a future where more people can access tools that truly support their independence and quality of life.
Q: WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
A: We are accepting participants who are over the age of 18 and use assistive devices or their caregivers.
Q: WHAT COUNTS AS AN ASSISTIVE DEVICE?
A: Assistive devices include but are not limited to mobility, hearing, vision, daily living aids. Not sure if yours is included? Just ask us at possibilitiesprojectplus@sjhc.london.on.ca
Q: WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS?
A: Participants will be required to fill out 2-3 surveys which can take 15-20 minutes in total.
Q: HOW IS CONFIDENTIALITY MAINTAINED?
A: Participants will be given a number identifier which will be linked to their results. All personal data and results are kept behind the St. Joseph’s hospital firewalls in secure patient databases and chats.