Evaluation of an app-based walking aid skills training program for healthcare trainees

Summary

We are evaluating the use of the ICanWALK© app as a training tool for medical students, medical residents and nursing students at the University of Calgary.

The ICanWALK© app teaches people how to fit and use walking aids. It uses video modules and a self-evaluation system to increase user's knowledge and confidence fitting and using walking aids. We are recruiting medical students, medical residents and nursing students to evaluate the app's usefulness at increasing knowledge and comfort teaching others to use walking aids.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 100

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1. Currently enrolled as a medical student at the University of Calgary
2. Currently a resident at the University of Calgary
3. Currently enrolled as a nursing student at the University of Calgary

Exclusion criteria:

You are not eligible for the study unless you are a medical student, a medical resident or a nursing student at the University of Calgary. At this time we can only accommodate people who can communicate in English.

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

Medical students, residents and nursing students can contact the research assistant through email or by phone.

Principal investigator:

Ranita Manocha

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB22-0563