Evaluating the efficacy of a self-regulation intervention in primary schools: An occupational therapy approach

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Student well-being; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000954820
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Newcastle

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 26 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

The research will be conducted at two primary school sites in The Hunter Region, New South Wales. Two schools with similar enrolment numbers, teaching pedagogies and socioeconomic status (e.g. 2020/2021 funding allocation, Family Occupation and Education Index [FOEI] via the www.myschool.edu.au website were identified by student supervisor (CL). Participating schools need to meet the following inclusion criteria:
•Have the closest alignment with these conditions
•Do not/have not received prior occupational therapy clinical services from The University of Newcastle Occupational Therapy Clinic
•Within 50km of Newcastle CBD

Stage 2 students from the included classes will be eligible to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Schools currently receiving services from The University of Newcastle Occupational Therapy Clinic will not be eligible to participate in this study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Child perception of well-being as assessed by the Rumbles Quest <br><br>[Pre-intervention (baseline), post-intervention & 12 weeks following intervention.<br>]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Social adaptation of students as assessed by the Teacher Observation of Child Adaptation - Checklist[Pre-intervention (baseline), post-intervention & 12 weeks following intervention.];School behaviour as assessed by school administration data (behavioural reports/ suspension data & absenteeism data.)[Pre-intervention (baseline), post-intervention & 12 weeks following intervention.];This study explicitly reviews the cost associated with running the school Alert program. We will cost the school Alert program through recording time spent by OT, equipment used by OT and time spent by teacher(s) participating in this program. This will provide a comprehensive overview of the cost of the Alert program in terms of staffing and equipment. [Immediately after the last session follow up will occur 10 weeks later.]