iLook Out for Child Abuse: An Innovative Learning Module for Childcare Providers
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/30/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 3, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2021 |
| Contact: | Nicole Verdiglione, BS |
| Email: | Nverdiglione@PennStateHealth.psu.edu |
| Phone: | 717-531-8521 |
This five-year study aims to improve childcare provider (CCP) reporting of suspected child
abuse by means of an online learning module, iLook Out for Child Abuse. Using an interactive,
video-based story-line (along with follow-up activities), iLookOut engages CCPs emotionally
and intellectually to take the first step in addressing the epidemic of child abuse -which in
the U.S. claims >680,000 confirmed victims annually. The consequences of child abuse can be
devastating and long-lasting. The purpose of this study is to establish an evidence-based
intervention that can help those who care for young children recognize and report suspected
child abuse before irreparable harm occurs.
abuse by means of an online learning module, iLook Out for Child Abuse. Using an interactive,
video-based story-line (along with follow-up activities), iLookOut engages CCPs emotionally
and intellectually to take the first step in addressing the epidemic of child abuse -which in
the U.S. claims >680,000 confirmed victims annually. The consequences of child abuse can be
devastating and long-lasting. The purpose of this study is to establish an evidence-based
intervention that can help those who care for young children recognize and report suspected
child abuse before irreparable harm occurs.
This 5-year study will evaluate the efficacy of an innovative educational intervention, iLook
Out for Child Abuse (iLookOut) for increasing rates of accurate child abuse reporting.
Grounded in an Experiential Learning conceptual model, iLookOut is a multi-media, online
intervention that engages learners emotionally and intellectually through an interactive,
video-based story-line that provides education, challenges learners with decision-points, and
gives critical feedback. iLookOut uses "gamification" strategies to promote experiential
learning through simulation, problem-solving, and practice opportunities to apply new
information and understanding. It also will include follow-up activities that promote
retention and integration of new knowledge, as well as help CCPs to remain aware and engaged.
Prior studies have demonstrated that iLookOut significantly improves CCP knowledge and
attitudes about reporting suspected child abuse, and is very well received by CCPs. To
evaluate its impact on actual reporting behavior, the proposed research will randomize CCP
sites in southern Maine (total = ~1,300) to receive iLookOut, Standard training, or Control
(no intervention).
The primary goal is to increase the number of CCP reports for which either child abuse is
confirmed or social services (e.g., therapeutic services, nutritional assistance) are
recommended -as these are the kinds of reports that are likely to actually benefit a child.
The secondary goal is to decrease the proportion of reports that don't offer such benefit,
and in particular to decrease costs to the state associated with intake and investigation of
non-beneficial reports.
Out for Child Abuse (iLookOut) for increasing rates of accurate child abuse reporting.
Grounded in an Experiential Learning conceptual model, iLookOut is a multi-media, online
intervention that engages learners emotionally and intellectually through an interactive,
video-based story-line that provides education, challenges learners with decision-points, and
gives critical feedback. iLookOut uses "gamification" strategies to promote experiential
learning through simulation, problem-solving, and practice opportunities to apply new
information and understanding. It also will include follow-up activities that promote
retention and integration of new knowledge, as well as help CCPs to remain aware and engaged.
Prior studies have demonstrated that iLookOut significantly improves CCP knowledge and
attitudes about reporting suspected child abuse, and is very well received by CCPs. To
evaluate its impact on actual reporting behavior, the proposed research will randomize CCP
sites in southern Maine (total = ~1,300) to receive iLookOut, Standard training, or Control
(no intervention).
The primary goal is to increase the number of CCP reports for which either child abuse is
confirmed or social services (e.g., therapeutic services, nutritional assistance) are
recommended -as these are the kinds of reports that are likely to actually benefit a child.
The secondary goal is to decrease the proportion of reports that don't offer such benefit,
and in particular to decrease costs to the state associated with intake and investigation of
non-beneficial reports.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Works or volunteers at a childcare facility in Maine (i.e., home-based childcare,
childcare center, Head Start facility, nursery school, pre-school)
- 18 years of age or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not work or volunteer at a childcare facility in Maine
- Under 18 years of age
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