VR in Physical Therapy - PT/PTA Student Survey

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Thank you for your interest in participating in this survey. First, please read the consent form below. If you decide to participate in this survey, you'll be asked a series of questions about yourself and your feelings toward the use of virtual reality (VR). Answer the questions to the best of your ability given your degree of clinical experience. You do not have to have prior experience with VR to participate in this survey. Following these initial questions, you will view a 4-minute video related to VR use in physical therapy and then will be asked a couple follow-up questions.

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Principal Investigator: Danielle Felsberg, PT, DPT

Faculty Advisor: Christopher K. Rhea, Ph.D.

What is this all about?

I am asking you to participate in this research study to examine the use of virtual reality in clinical settings by both students and professionals practicing physical therapy. This research project will only take about 20-30 minutes and will involve you answering questions via an electronic survey as well as watch a short informational video. Your participation in this research project is voluntary.

How will this negatively affect me?

No, other than the time you spend on this project there are no known or foreseeable risks involved with this study.

What do I get out of this research project?

You will not directly benefit from participation in this study. The results of this project may inform basic and clinical science about the use of virtual reality as a potential rehabilitation tool.

Will I get paid for participating?

You will not be paid for participation in this study.

What about my confidentiality?

We will do everything possible to make sure that your information is kept confidential. All information obtained in this study is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required by law. We will maintain confidentiality by not asking any identifying information. All responses given in this survey are anonymous. However, absolute confidentiality of data provided through the Internet cannot be guaranteed due to the limited protections of Internet access. Please be sure to close your browser when finished so no one will be able to see what you have been doing.

What if I do not want to be in this research study?

You do not have to be part of this project. This project is voluntary, and it is up to you to decide to participate in this research project. If you agree to participate at any time in this project you may stop participating without penalty.

What if I have questions?

You can ask Danielle Felsberg, PT, DPT (dtfelsbe@uncg.edu) and Christopher Rhea, PhD (ckrhea@uncg.edu) anything about the study. If you have concerns about how you have been treated in this study call the Office of Research Integrity Director at 1-855-251-2351.

Voluntary Consent by Participant:
By selecting 'yes' below, you are agreeing that you fully understand the contents of this document and are openly willing to take part in this study. You are also confirming that all of your questions concerning this study have been answered. By selecting 'yes', you are agreeing that you are 18 years of age or older (19 years of age or older if residing in the state of Nebraska) and are agreeing to participate in this study described to you in this consent form

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