🔍🎓READY TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE? JOIN OUR VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION STUDY TODAY!
WSAC is working togethering with the University of Alberta to support research benefiting seniors like you!
Are you 65 or older, fluent in English, and interested in exploring virtual communication with a close partner? Participate in the study led by Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell at the Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory.
đź“Ť Location: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9
đź“… Dates: Ongoing
🔬 Study Details: Assessing Senior Experiences with Virtual Communication
Participation involves:
- Cognitive assessment and audiology testing
- Zoom interactions with a partner and lab member
- Completion of short questionnaires
Benefits:
- Free audiology testing valued over $80
- Cash valued up to $50 for each participant and their partner
Please read the Participant Consent and Participant Partner Consent for more details about:
- Why am I being asked to take part in this research study?
- What is the reason for doing the study?
- What will I be asked to do?
- What are the risks and discomforts?
- What are the benefits to me?
- Do I have to take part in the study?
- Will I be paid to be in the research?
- Will my information be kept private?
- Your involvement will help us better understand virtual communication satisfaction among seniors and improve its efficiency.
To learn more or sign up, contact study coordinator Emily Armstrong at 780-492-1858 or email eearmstr@ualberta.ca
