Interactive training for handwashing skills in students with disabilities

Interactive hand hygiene training for special education pre-vocational students

NIH-funded research Indelible Learning, INC. · NIH-10761562

This study is working on a fun and interactive handwashing tool to help students with disabilities learn the best ways to wash their hands, making it easy for them to use on their phones or tablets while teachers can track their progress.

Quick facts

Grant typeSbir 1 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIndelible Learning, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Palos Verdes Estates, United States)
Project IDNIH-10761562 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This project aims to create an engaging, interactive handwashing trainer specifically designed for students with disabilities in pre-vocational programs. The trainer will provide systematic instruction on proper handwashing techniques, including when and how to wash hands effectively. It will be accessible on various devices like smartphones and tablets, allowing for easy use in educational settings. The program will also include a teacher's dashboard to monitor student progress and identify those needing additional support.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are students with cognitive and physical disabilities enrolled in pre-vocational programs.

Not a fit: Students without disabilities or those not enrolled in pre-vocational programs may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve hand hygiene practices among students with disabilities, leading to better health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Similar interactive training approaches have shown promise in improving learning outcomes for students with disabilities, indicating potential success for this innovative method.

Where this research is happening

Palos Verdes Estates, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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