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NCT Number: NCT07054619

How First Aid Training Helps Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

itle: How First Aid Training Helps Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose:

This study aims to find out how experiential learning-based first aid training affects the knowledge and self-sufficiency of parents who have children with intellectual disabilities.

Who Can Participate:

Parents of children with intellectual disabilities are invited to take part in this study.

What Happens During the Study:

Participants will attend a first aid training program based on experiential learning. Their knowledge and ability to care for their children will be measured before and after the training.

Risks and Benefits:

There are no significant risks involved. Parents may benefit by gaining important first aid skills, which can help them better protect and support their children.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about the study, please contact [[email protected]].

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Key information

Conditions

Intellectual Disability, Mild First Aid Training Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Immune System Diseases Immunoproliferative Disorders Intellectual Disability Lymphatic Diseases Lymphoma Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoproliferative Disorders Mental Disorders Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Health Science

Burdur, Center, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study investigates how first aid training based on experiential learning affects the knowledge and self-sufficiency of parents with children who have intellectual disabilities. The research is designed as a randomized controlled trial, which means participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving the training or a control group that does not.

The experiential learning approach involves hands-on activities, simulations, and interactive sessions aimed at improving the parents' practical first aid skills. The study will measure changes in parents' knowledge and confidence in providing first aid before and after the training.

The outcomes of this research will help determine whether this type of training can empower parents to better respond to emergencies involving their children, potentially improving safety and wellbeing.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Parents of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
Age of parents: 18 years and older
Willingness to participate in first aid training
Able to communicate in the language of the training

Exclusion criteria

Received formal first-aid training within the last 12 months
Cognitive impairments preventing comprehension of training content
Unwilling or unable to attend all training sessions and assessments

Treatment and study plan

Experiential First Aid Training

Behavioral

A first aid training program based on Kolb's Experiential Learning Model conducted in four sessions using real-life scenarios and group exercises.

Primary outcomes

Change in First-Aid Knowledge Score (pre- and post-training)

Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention

First Aid Knowledge Questionnaire (self-developed; score range: 0-20; higher scores indicate better knowledge)
Change in First-Aid Self-Efficacy Score

Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention

Home Accidents First Aid Self-Efficacy Scale (score range: 10-50; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Experiential Learning Based First Aid Training on Knowledge and Self-Sufficiency of Parents of Intellectual Disability Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: ELFAID

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 8, 2025
Registry last updated: Aug 22, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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