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SURVEY FOR DENTISTS, HYGIENISTS, DENTAL STUDENTS, AND DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS

University at Buffalo Institutional Review Board (UBIRB)
Office of Research Compliance | Clinical and Translational Research Center Room 5018
875 Ellicott St. | Buffalo, NY 14203
UB Federalwide Assurance ID#: FWA00008824

Title of research study: Impact of An Interprofessional Webinar to Educate Oral Health Care Providers on Caring for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities or Differences. 

Version Date:  10-27-20
Investigator: Janice Tona, PhD, OTR

Why am I being invited to take part in a research study?
You are being invited to take part in a research study because you are a licensed dental professional who is interested in learning how to improve the dental experience for clients withIndividuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities or Differences(ID/DD).

What should I know about a research study?
Whether or not you take part is up to you. You can choose to not take part. You can agree to take part and later change your mind. Your decision will not be held against you. You can ask all the questions you want before you decide by contacting Dr. Janice Tona at (716) 829-6741 (tona@buffalo.edu).

Why is this research being done?
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of interprofessional webinar on educating dental practitioners on implementing sensory,  motor, and behavioral strategies to improve the dental experience for  individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently there are a lack of educational courses that teach dental practitioners techniques to address sensory and motor needs in caring for individuals with ID/DD. This research is aiming to improve the knowledge of dental practitioners in treating individuals with IDD, and to improve the oral health of this community.

How long will the research last and what will I need to do?
We expect that you will be in this research study for a total of 2.5 hours over two weeks from the start of the pretest to the end of the posttest.   This will include a pre-training survey (less than 10 minutes), two 60 minute modules, and a post-training survey (less than 9 minutes) . 
More detailed information about the study procedures can be found under “What happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research?”

Will being in this study help me in any way?
We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research. However, possible benefits include improvement in attitudes, confidence, and knowledge of working with individuals with ID/DD. Additionally, all participants will have the option of receiving a summary of the results of the study.

What happens if I do not want to be in this research?
Participation in research is completely voluntary. You may choose to drop out of the research at any time.
Detailed Information: The following is more detailed information about this study in addition to the information listed above.

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* Detailed Information: The following is more detailed information about this study in addition to the information listed above.

Who can I talk to?
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, contact Janice Tona, PhD, OTR at 716-829-6741 or tona@buffalo.edu. You may also contact the research participant advocate at 716-888-4845 or researchadvocate@buffalo.edu.

This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). An IRB is a committee that provides ethical and regulatory oversight of research that involves human subjects. You may talk to them at (716) 888-4888 or email ub-irb@buffalo.edu if:
●      You have questions about your rights as a participant in this research
●      Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.
●      You cannot reach the research team.
●      You want to talk to someone besides the research team.
●      You want to get information or provide input about this research.

How many people will be studied?
We expect about 50 people in this research study.
What happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research?
If you agree to participate in this study, you will provide us with your email address, where you will then take a pre test sent to you through that email to establish your knowledge, attitude, and confidence working with individuals with ID/DD.  You will then participate in a 90-minute online educational module, followed by a post test and 2 month follow up questionnaire all of which will be completed online.

What are my responsibilities if I take part in this research?
If you take part in this research, you will be responsible to: Register for the module, complete a pretest, complete the webinar on sensory and motor interventions and the webinar on behavioral support,  complete the post training survey. 

What happens if I say yes, but I change my mind later?
You can leave the research at any time, it will not be held against you. You can send an email to Dr. Janice Tona at tona@buffalo.edu to withdraw.

Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me?
There are no known harmful risks associated with these procedures. The greatest risk is breach of confidentiality, as we will be collecting your email address.  However, your name or other identifying information will not be collected. In an effort to minimize the risk of breach of confidentiality, we will not download your email from the password-protected website.
 
What happens to the information collected for the research?
Efforts will be made to limit the use and disclosure of your personal information, including research study and education records, to people who have a need to review this information. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Organizations that may inspect and copy your information include the IRB and other representatives of this organization.

Can I be removed from the research without my OK?
The principal investigator of the study can remove your answers from the research study without your approval. Possible reasons for removal include if we are unable to understand the answers provided on the survey or if you do not complete all surveys. 

What else do I need to know?
What will happen to my information?
We will review any downloaded information to ensure it is de-identified. Participants email’s will remain on a private server and will not be downloaded.

What will I be told about clinically relevant research results?
Participants can elect to receive a summary of the results which will be sent via email to receive them

How do I provide consent? When you enter the survey, you will be asked to provide consent by click

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