Testing a new measure for episodic severity

The Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing is calling for Behaviour Support Practitioners to take part in research testing a new scale for measuring episodic severity. 

Having accurate tools for measuring severity of aggression outbursts is an important step in creating evidence-based interventions that keep everyone safe. The online study will take a maximum of 45 minutes. You will be asked to read short descriptive stories about aggressive outbursts and rank them on a 10-point severity scale.

Please note that this study involves reading about aggressive behaviour and the possible harm that can result from that behaviour, up to and including death. If you feel that reading this type of information may be distressing, you may wish to avoid taking part in this study.

Participants will be given the chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.

This study has been approved by the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). If you have concerns or complaints about the conduct of this study, you can contact the Executive Officer of the HREC on +61 3 6226 6254 or email [email protected]. The Executive Officer is the person nominated to receive complaints from research participants. You will need to quote H0027466. If you would like to know more about this research, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Glenys Holt, Senior Research Consultant at the Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing.

If you would like to learn more about the study or take part, please click the link https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5olycTKv9RRM1Cu