Incorporating User Perspectives in the Design of an Online Intervention Tool for People with Visible Differences: Face IT

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 577-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson Bessell ◽  
Alex Clarke ◽  
Diana Harcourt ◽  
Tim P. Moss ◽  
Nichola Rumsey
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Limited Effectiveness ◽  
The Social ◽  
User Perspectives

Background:Individuals with visible differences can experience social anxiety in relation to their appearance. Social skills-based psychosocial interventions have to date shown only limited effectiveness at addressing their concerns.Aims:To incorporate user perspectives in the development of an online psychosocial intervention, known as Face IT.Method and Results:Study one consisted of a needs assessment with 12 individuals with a visible difference and six health professionals in order to identify the difficulties experienced by those with visible difference and obtain feedback on the proposed content of Face IT. The findings demonstrated support for the social skills model and the use of an online intervention. Study two consisted of an empirical usability evaluation of Face IT with 14 potential users and 14 health professionals. Based on feedback from the participants, changes were made to the graphics and navigation of the programme. The clinical content has been made more acceptable.Conclusions:The findings indicate support for the importance of social skills-based psychosocial interventions for addressing the needs of those with a visible difference, and have allowed modifications to be made to Face IT ahead of a randomized controlled trial of effectiveness.

scholarly journals Music therapy as social skill intervention for children with comorbid ASD and ID: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yen Na Yum ◽  
Way Kwok-Wai Lau ◽  
Kean Poon ◽  
Fuk Chuen Ho
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Skill Intervention

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental impairment characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interactions, and over half of children with ASD possess below average intellectual ability (IQ < 85). The social development and response to social skill interventions among children with ASD and comorbid intellectual disability (ID) is not well understood. Music therapy is a systematic process of intervention, wherein a therapist may help clients promote their social skills by using musical experience. The proposed study will address limited research evidence on music therapy as an intervention for social functioning in children with ASD with mild to borderline ID. Method A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with two parallel groups of 40 children each (1:1 allocation ratio) is planned. Participants will receive 45 min of music therapy or non-musical intervention targeting social skills once a week for 12 weeks. Primary outcome measures will be independent ratings on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and parent ratings on the Social Responsiveness Scale-2. Linear mixed-effects models for these two outcome measures will be created for data collected at 2-week pre-intervention, 2-week post-intervention, and 4-month post-intervention sessions. In-session behaviors at the first and last intervention will be videotaped and coded offline and compared. Pretreatment neural response of quantitative electroencephalograms (qEEG) to social scenes will be used to predict the outcomes of musical and non-musical social skill interventions, whereas qEEG responses to music will be used to predict the effectiveness of musical social skill intervention. Discussion If neural markers of social skill development are found, then the long-term goal is to develop individualized intervention based on pre-treatment markers to maximize treatment efficacy. The proposed study’s results may also suggest directions to development and provision of music therapy services in Hong Kong. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04557488). Registered September 21, 2020.

Efficacy of the Fun For Wellness Online Intervention to Promote Multidimensional Well-Being: a Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 984-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas D. Myers ◽  
Isaac Prilleltensky ◽  
Ora Prilleltensky ◽  
Adam McMahon ◽  
Samantha Dietz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Effect of a Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention on Estimated Dementia Risk

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Alina Solomon ◽  
Ron Handels ◽  
Anders Wimo ◽  
Riitta Antikainen ◽  
Tiina Laatikainen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Dementia Risk ◽  
Geriatric Intervention ◽  
Prevention Potential ◽  
Post Hoc

We investigated the effect of a multidomain lifestyle intervention on the risk of dementia estimated using the validated CAIDE risk score (post-hoc analysis). The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER) is a 2-year randomized controlled trial among 1,260 at-risk older adults (60–77 years). Difference in the estimated mean change in CAIDE score at 2 years in the intervention compared to the control group was –0.16 (95 %CI –0.31 to 0.00) (p = 0.013), corresponding to a relative dementia risk reduction between 6.04–6.50%. This could be interpreted as a reflection of the prevention potential of the intervention.

scholarly journals Protocol of a Multi-centric Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate Efficacy of Telephone-Based Psychosocial Interventions on Future Suicide Risk in Suicide Attempters

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. S39-S45
Author(s):  
Ram Pratap Beniwal ◽  
Priya Sreedaran ◽  
Uttara Chari ◽  
Ashok MV ◽  
Triptish Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Telephone Reminders

Background: Persons with previous history of a suicide attempt are at increased future risk of death by suicide. These vulnerable individuals, however, do not seek receive or seek help from mental health services. Telephone-based psychosocial interventions are potential strategies in augmenting mental health care in such persons. Methods: We aim to compare the efficacy of telephone-based psychosocial interventions (TBPI) with routine telephone reminders in persons with recent suicide attempts using a multi-site, parallel group, rater-blind, two-arm randomized controlled trial design in 362 participants. In the first group, participants will receive three sessions of TBPI comprising of brief supportive interventions, problem-solving strategies, and reminders for adherence to prescribed mental health treatment at weekly intervals. In the second group, participants will receive three telephone reminders for adherence to prescribed mental health treatment at weekly intervals. We will follow up participants for 6 months. Primary outcomes are suicidal ideation scores on Beck’s Scale for Suicide Ideation and number of repeat suicide attempts. Secondary outcomes are scores on Beck’s Hopelessness Scale, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale and Visual Analogue Rating Scales for acceptability of interventions. Outcomes will be assessed at 1, 3, and 6 months after receiving telephone interventions or reminders. Results: The trial is currently underway after prospective registration under Clinical Trials Registry of India and has recruited 260 participants till August 15, 2020. Conclusion: This study has potential to generate evidence on additional strategies for use along with standard mental health treatments in management of high-risk suicide behaviors.

The Development of Balance Retraining: An Online Intervention for Dizziness in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosie Essery ◽  
Sarah Kirby ◽  
Adam W. A. Geraghty ◽  
Gerhard Andersson ◽  
Per Carlbring ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Intervention Design ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Phase Data

Purpose This article outlines the rationale and development process for an online intervention based on vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). The intervention aims to assist adults aged 50 years and older to self-manage and reduce dizziness symptoms. Method The intervention was developed according to the person-based approach to digital intervention design focused on accommodating perspectives of target users. A prototype version of the intervention was provided to 18 adults (11 women, 7 men) aged 50 years and older with dizziness. These adults were invited to use the intervention over a 6-week period and, during this time, took part in a think-aloud session. This session sought to understand users' perceptions of how acceptable, engaging, and easy to use they found the online intervention. Results Users were extremely positive regarding how easy to navigate, visually appealing, and informative they found the intervention. Think-aloud sessions provided valuable data for informing small amendments to further enhance acceptability of the intervention for target users. Conclusions Informed by these development-phase data, a finalized version of the intervention is now being investigated in a primary care–based randomized controlled trial. Results should provide an understanding of whether VRT can be effectively—especially, cost-effectively—delivered via an online intervention to adults aged 50 years and older.

Effecten van een sociale responsiviteitstraining op jongeren met ASS

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakinah Binti Idris ◽  
Jorieke Duvekot ◽  
Jan van der Ende ◽  
Kirstin Greaves Lord ◽  
Neeltje van Haren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Active Control ◽  
Treatment Effects ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Parent Reports ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Relational Skills

The PEERS® (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) training targets age-appropriate social skills. By the use of homework assignments and parallel parent sessions the generalization of skills enhanced. The results of this randomized controlled trial show that social skills significantly improved, as indicated by both selfand parent reports. However, the significant increase in observed social skills as observed in the PEERS® condition was as large as the increase observed in the active control condition. Further research will target mediators and moderators of treatment effects.

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