Improving knowledge retention about child abuse for early childhood professionals
iLookOut for Child Abuse: PA Microlearning to Improve Knowledge Retention
This study tests if a new online training program can help early childhood professionals remember important information about child abuse and improve their reporting practices.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06273618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates the effectiveness of iLookOut's Core Training combined with innovative Micro-Learning to enhance knowledge retention and behavior change among early childhood professionals regarding child maltreatment and reporting. The study will utilize a randomized controlled trial design to assess the timing of Micro-Learning interventions and their impact on knowledge decay and behavior change. Participants will access the training online, and the study will compare outcomes between early childhood professionals and non-professionals to evaluate the broader applicability of the training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who work as early childhood professionals or are interested in child welfare.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 18 years of age will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the ability of professionals to recognize and report child abuse, ultimately enhancing child protection efforts.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar educational interventions aimed at improving knowledge retention and behavior change in professional settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age
Where this trial is running
Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Penn State College of Medicine — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD
- Email: BHLevi@psu.edu
- Phone: 717-531-8778
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.