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ACT Together: Implementing a Web-Based Program With Brief Coaching for Parents of Children With Disabilities in Pediatric Outpatient Clinics

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of South Florida
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits of implementing ACT Together for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together includes six self-paced, web-based modules and brief weekly one-on-one coaching sessions led by a trained occupational therapist. The program is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches practical skills to help people handle stress and difficult thoughts or feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Can parents and occupational therapists complete the study activities as planned (e.g., module completion, coaching sessions, and surveys)? * Is the program usable and acceptable/appropriate/feasible to implement in this setting? * Do parents show improvements in mental health and coping-re

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities): 1. Community-dwelling adults (aged โ‰ฅ18 years) with primary caregiving responsibility for a child with disabilities (aged \<18 years) who is enrolled in a participating clinic; 2. Expected to use services at the participating clinic at least once per week over the next three months; 3. Willing to learn strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts; and 4. Have access to a web-enabled device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop) with reliable internet access at home or in a public space (e.g., library). Exclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities): 1. Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers (non-English speaking) that would impede participation; 2. Suicidal intent or suicide attempt(s) within the past six months; 3. Participation in another parent support research study at the time of recruitment; or 4. More than three hospitalizations of either the parent or child within the past year, or other serious health concerns that would interfere with program engagement. Inclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists): 1. Be willing to participate in training, program implementation, and study evaluations; and 2. Currently work in a pediatric clinic that serves at least 15 children who attend the clinic at least once per week. Exclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists): N/A
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What it tests

  • ACT Together
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Where

1 site
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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