One Day at a Time: Tracking Recovery and Returning to Learn After Concussion
The Cog-Com Rehab Lab at the University of Georgia is recruiting participants for a research study examining the experiences of students with concussion as they return to their studies. This study is being led by Katy O’Brien, PhD CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education.
We are seeking current college-aged undergraduate and graduate students between the ages of 18 and 35 for a research study examining the experiences of students with concussion as they return to their studies. We are looking for students who have a had a concussion within the past 14 days who have either returned to classes or are planning to return to classes in a college or university setting following their concussion. We are also looking for individuals who have never had a concussion. Students should be fluent English speakers. There is no direct benefit to you by taking part in this study. This research project will be used for us to design future work to support individuals who have had a concussion.
If you take part in this research study, you will take a 10-15-minute survey at the beginning of the study for us to find out more about you. Then, you will take 3 short online surveys daily (morning, afternoon, evening) for 3 weeks for us to monitor your recovery. Each of these surveys will take about 3-5 minutes to complete. Finally, you will take a 10-15 minute exit survey at the completion of the survey. There are no risks to your health associated with this study, although you could become bored. Because data in these surveys is transmitted via the internet, there is a risk your data could be intercepted. However, every reasonable step has been taken to ensure your confidentiality. Participants who complete the entrance survey plus at least 30% of surveys earn $10, 60% of surveys earn $20, and at least 90% of surveys earn $30. Participants earn an additional $5 for completing the exit survey at the completion of the study. Total incentives can range up to $35. Participants will receive this incentive in the form of an emailed gift card number.
If you would like to participate, click on the screening survey button below. The survey asks a few questions about you to determine if you are eligible, and requests your contact information so we can follow-up with you. The lead investigator on this research study is Katy O’Brien, PhD CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu, or email the lab with any questions about this study at ccrlugacuro@gmail.com.
We are seeking current college-aged undergraduate and graduate students between the ages of 18 and 35 for a research study examining the experiences of students with concussion as they return to their studies. We are looking for students who have a had a concussion within the past 14 days who have either returned to classes or are planning to return to classes in a college or university setting following their concussion. We are also looking for individuals who have never had a concussion. Students should be fluent English speakers. There is no direct benefit to you by taking part in this study. This research project will be used for us to design future work to support individuals who have had a concussion.
If you take part in this research study, you will take a 10-15-minute survey at the beginning of the study for us to find out more about you. Then, you will take 3 short online surveys daily (morning, afternoon, evening) for 3 weeks for us to monitor your recovery. Each of these surveys will take about 3-5 minutes to complete. Finally, you will take a 10-15 minute exit survey at the completion of the survey. There are no risks to your health associated with this study, although you could become bored. Because data in these surveys is transmitted via the internet, there is a risk your data could be intercepted. However, every reasonable step has been taken to ensure your confidentiality. Participants who complete the entrance survey plus at least 30% of surveys earn $10, 60% of surveys earn $20, and at least 90% of surveys earn $30. Participants earn an additional $5 for completing the exit survey at the completion of the study. Total incentives can range up to $35. Participants will receive this incentive in the form of an emailed gift card number.
If you would like to participate, click on the screening survey button below. The survey asks a few questions about you to determine if you are eligible, and requests your contact information so we can follow-up with you. The lead investigator on this research study is Katy O’Brien, PhD CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu, or email the lab with any questions about this study at ccrlugacuro@gmail.com.
Reading and Concussion
The Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation Lab at the University of Georgia is inviting adults for a research study examining how we read and understand texts. We are seeking adults who had concussion or mild traumatic brain injury within the last 6 months, and also adults with NO history of documented history. Specifically, we are looking for participants who:
• are between the ages of 18 and 40,
• have completed 10 years of education,
• speak English fluently,
• have no history of other neurological diseases (for example, stroke),
• have no history of reading disorders (for example, dyslexia), and
• have normal (or corrected to normal) vision and hearing.
The study will take about two to two and half hours to complete and involves taking a few short tests. There are no risks to your health with this study, although you could become bored or tired. There is risk of breach of confidentiality regarding your history of concussion. There is no direct benefit to you for taking part in this study. Your participation is helpful for understanding how people comprehend texts and how reading abilities might be affected by concussion. The research findings will be used to understand how to make appropriate referrals for treatment for people with reading difficulties after concussion.
Upon completion of each test in study, you will receive $5 in compensation. In total, you will receive $20 if you completed all four tests. If you are interested in this study, please click on the survey button and find out if you are eligible. The survey asks a few questions about you and your medical history. If you are a person with a history of concussion, the survey also asks about your injury.
All research data will be collected on campus at UGA. The lead investigators on this research study are Dr. Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia, and Yalian Pei, a PhD Student. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu or Yalian.Pei@uga.edu, or email the Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Lab with any questions about this study at info@cogcomlab.org.
• are between the ages of 18 and 40,
• have completed 10 years of education,
• speak English fluently,
• have no history of other neurological diseases (for example, stroke),
• have no history of reading disorders (for example, dyslexia), and
• have normal (or corrected to normal) vision and hearing.
The study will take about two to two and half hours to complete and involves taking a few short tests. There are no risks to your health with this study, although you could become bored or tired. There is risk of breach of confidentiality regarding your history of concussion. There is no direct benefit to you for taking part in this study. Your participation is helpful for understanding how people comprehend texts and how reading abilities might be affected by concussion. The research findings will be used to understand how to make appropriate referrals for treatment for people with reading difficulties after concussion.
Upon completion of each test in study, you will receive $5 in compensation. In total, you will receive $20 if you completed all four tests. If you are interested in this study, please click on the survey button and find out if you are eligible. The survey asks a few questions about you and your medical history. If you are a person with a history of concussion, the survey also asks about your injury.
All research data will be collected on campus at UGA. The lead investigators on this research study are Dr. Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia, and Yalian Pei, a PhD Student. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu or Yalian.Pei@uga.edu, or email the Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Lab with any questions about this study at info@cogcomlab.org.
Self-Efficacy in Reading
The Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation Lab at the University of Georgia is inviting adults for a research study examining beliefs and experiences about reading. Specifically, we are looking for participants who:
The study will ask you to rate your attitude towards statements about reading on a 1 to 7 scale. There are 48 statements in total, which will take about 30 minutes to complete. There are no risks to your health with this study, although you could become bored or tired. There is no direct benefit to you for taking part in this study. Your participation is helpful for understanding the sources of self-efficacy for college students in reading and the average level of reading self-efficacy among typical students.
Upon completion of the survey, you can enter into a random drawing for 1 of 25 prizes worth $15. If you are interested in the study, please click on the button and take the survey. The survey will ask a few questions about you, but all the information will not collect identifiable information that could be linked back to you.
All research data will be collected on campus at UGA. The lead investigators on this research study are Dr. Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia, and Yalian Pei, a PhD Student. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu or Yalian.Pei@uga.edu, or email the Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Lab with any questions about this study at info@cogcomlab.org.
- are between the age of 18 to 55,
- have completed some high school education (at least 10 years or 10th grade),
- speak and read English fluently,
- have no history of other neurological diseases (for example, stroke),
- have no history of reading disorders (for example, dyslexia), and
- have normal or corrected to normal vision (i.e. can read 18-point font on a computer screen).
The study will ask you to rate your attitude towards statements about reading on a 1 to 7 scale. There are 48 statements in total, which will take about 30 minutes to complete. There are no risks to your health with this study, although you could become bored or tired. There is no direct benefit to you for taking part in this study. Your participation is helpful for understanding the sources of self-efficacy for college students in reading and the average level of reading self-efficacy among typical students.
Upon completion of the survey, you can enter into a random drawing for 1 of 25 prizes worth $15. If you are interested in the study, please click on the button and take the survey. The survey will ask a few questions about you, but all the information will not collect identifiable information that could be linked back to you.
All research data will be collected on campus at UGA. The lead investigators on this research study are Dr. Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia, and Yalian Pei, a PhD Student. You can contact the principal investigator directly at khobrien@uga.edu or Yalian.Pei@uga.edu, or email the Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Lab with any questions about this study at info@cogcomlab.org.
