Subject: [Wash-at] Announcement
From: Debbie Cook (Debcook@u.washington.edu)
Date: Fri Dec 16 2005 - 12:02:31 PST
Announcing a new study to identify accessible user interfaces for reporting
patient outcomes
Researchers at the University of Washington, Center for Outcomes Research
Rehabilitation are looking for individuals with either visual, physical, or
reading disabilities to help test the accessibility of an online system that
is being developed to evaluate patient reported outcomes. The system, titled
the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), is a
form of web-based computer adaptive testing. It will be used to measure
common symptoms such as pain and fatigue in individuals with chronic
conditions such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, spinal cord injury, etc.
All study participants will be asked to respond to a series of questions
presented to them by the system. Researchers will then ask participants to
answer questions about the usability and accessibility of the system.
Participants will also take a brief reading assessment. The initial session
will take approximately 60-120 minutes. Participants may be invited to
return for additional usability tests as the system is developed, but may
end their participation at any time. The study will be implemented at the
project's Northgate offices. All transportation costs for people who live
within 20 miles of the project offices will be paid for by the project. In
addition, participants will be compensated $100 for their involvement.
If you would like to participate, please contact:
Robin Ballard
University of Washington
Center for Outcomes Research Rehabilitation
206-221-2414
uwcorr@u.washington.edu *
*Please remember that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any
information sent by email.
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