You are invited to participate in a research study to assess which areas of occupational performance of college-aged students are impacted by the barriers of food allergies. Through completion of a survey, both qualitative and quantitative data can be gathered regarding the needs of college-aged students with food allergies, furthermore, developing a needs assessment. The study is being conducted by Leah Strickland, student at Methodist University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, under the direction of Dr. Meredith Gronski, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy.
You were selected as a possible participant because you are a current full time undergraduate or graduate student registered for at least 12 credit hours at a college or university in the United States, at least 18 years of age, and have a clinically diagnosed food allergy.
If you decide to participate in this research study, you will be asked to complete a survey. The survey will reflect areas of your engagement in daily activities that you are either satisfied with or those that are inhibited due to your food allergy. Your total time commitment will be about ten minutes to complete the survey.
The risk associated with participating in this study is the potential loss of privacy. To minimize this risk, we will utilize a secure software program to store the collected data.
This is an exploratory study, and thus there are no known benefits to participants. The goal is to add to the body of knowledge regarding the needs of college students with food allergies by assessing the impact that food allergies have on the lives of such students.
You will not receive compensation for participating in this study.
There is no cost to participate in this study.
If you change your mind about participating, you can withdraw at any time during the study. Your participation is completely voluntary. If you choose to withdraw, your data can be withdrawn if it is identifiable. Your decision about whether to participate or to stop participating will not jeopardize your future relations with Methodist University Department of Occupational Therapy.
Your privacy will be protected. Any information obtained in connection with this study will remain confidential. Information obtained through your participation will be password protected and may be used to fulfill an educational requirement or presented at a professional meeting.
HAVING READ THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, YOU MUST DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY. CLICKING THE BOX BELOW INDICATES YOUR WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE.
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