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NCT Number: NCT06678854

First Responder Aphasia Strategy Training

This study aims to determine the impact of a collaborative approach to training law enforcement officers and first responders about aphasia including their knowledge and confidence in communicating with individuals with aphasia that they may encounter in the field. 75 participants from Madison Police Department will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for up to 6 months.

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Key information

Conditions

Aphasia Communication Disorders Language Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Speech Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States

About this study

The investigators will partner with the Madison Police Department to provide training and programming to law enforcement officers and first responders. Training will include direct teaching, aphasia simulations, scenario-based training and a panel with persons with aphasia with the goal of increasing confidence for law enforcement officers and first responders providing services to and communicating with persons with aphasia.

Participants will take 3 surveys over 6 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Employed by Madison Police Department as a first responder or law enforcement officer
  • willing and able to provide informed consent
  • willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Not employed as a first responder or law enforcement officer with Madison Police Department

Treatment and study plan

Training about Aphasia

Other

Training will include direct teaching, aphasia simulations, scenario-based training and a panel with persons with aphasia with the goal of increasing confidence for law enforcement officers and first responders providing services to and communicating with persons with aphasia.

Primary outcomes

  1. First Responder Aphasia Training Score

    Time frame: pre-test (baseline), post-test (after 1 day of training)

    Two items scored from 1 (very confident) to 4 (not confident) where lower scores indicate increased confidence in communication with a person with Aphasia.

  2. First Responder Aphasia Training Score

    Time frame: pre-test (baseline), 3 to 6 month follow-up

    Two items scored from 1 (never), 2 (a few times), 3 (regularly), 4 (I'm not sure) about whether they have interacted with a person with Aphasia in their professional and personal lives.

  3. First Responder Strategies for Aphasia

    Time frame: pre-test (baseline), post-test (after 1 day of training), 3 to 6 month follow-up

    First responders are to list 10 strategies for competence, understanding, and expression in communicating with a person with Aphasia. Count of correct strategies will be reported.

  4. First Responder Confidence in Communication Score

    Time frame: pre-test (baseline), post-test (after 1 day of training), 3 to 6 month follow-up

    Scored from 1 (very uncomfortable) to 5 (very comfortable), with higher scores indicating higher confidence.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Nov 7, 2024
Registry last updated
May 14, 2026

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