As part of the P.A.R.T.Y. Program we invite participants to evaluate the program. This is to tell us if the program has had an impact on you and your thoughts on risk-related behaviour.
Why are we doing this study?
The purpose of this study is to find out if the P.A.R.T.Y. program changes how you understand and respond to risky behaviours that may increase your chance of being injured.
You can participate in the evaluation if you are aged between 14 and 16 years old and are attending either the P.A.R.T.Y. Canberra In-hospital or Outreach Program run by Canberra Health Services.
Being in this study is entirely voluntary; it is up to you to contribute. If you don't want to participate or subsequently decide to withdraw from the study, there is no penalty of any type and you will still be able to participate in the P.A.R.T.Y. Program activities. You can withdraw from the study at any time and will be given an opportunity to do so prior to completing any evaluation form.
What does the study involve?
You will be asked to sign the Participant/Parent/Guardian Consent Form. Your participation in the study will start with your attendance at the P.A.R.T.Y. Program and continue for a 3 month period. The study involves completing 3 questionnaires, pre-program and immediately post-program and again 3 months after the program day which will be distributed by teachers for you to fill out during school time. These questionnaires are on risk-related behaviours and your conception of these.
Are there risks to taking part in this study?
The study is completely anonymous and questions within the questionaries are not sensitive. There are no foreseeable risks to you if you participate.
Involvement in the study will not provide direct benefit to you but results will be used to help us determine if the P.A.R.T.Y. program methods work and improve programs for students in the future.
All aspects of the study, including results, will be strictly confidential and only the researchers in this study will have access to information about participants. This information will be held securely at Canberra Health Services. Confidentiality will be maintained by students providing a non-identifying code.
Results of the study will be analysed and potentially submitted for publication, and may be presented at professional conferences. Individual participants will not be identifiable in any published findings or presentation. Results will be compared to other national and international programs.
Should you have any problems or questions about the way the study is conducted, and you do not feel comfortable contacting the study staff, you may contact the ACT Trauma Service Coordinator on (02) 5124 2793.
Evaluation questionnaires
Pre In-Hospital P.A.R.T.Y. Program Evaluation Questionnaire
Post In-Hospital P.A.R.T.Y. Program Evaluation Questionnaire
