University of Illinois at Chicago
This is a single-arm community-based feasibility study examining recruitment, retention, adherence, and satisfaction with ENGAGE, a community-based intervention designed to address pandemic-related social isolation among people with disabilities. We will also examine preliminary, within-group effects on social participation. The findings of this study will inform a larger trial to examine intervention efficacy.
Social isolation has been shown to negatively affect physical and mental health, particularly among people with disabilities. Social isolation among people with disabilities has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even now, people with disabilities remain hesitant to return to social and community activities due to ongoing risk of severe cases and death. Yet, we do not have strong models of intervention designed to address this problem. ENGAGE is an intervention that may address this gap. ENGAGE was designed to address social and community participation among people with stroke. We hav…
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as disabled * Report problems with social participation * Speak English * Live in a community setting Exclusion Criteria: * Severe communication impairment limiting ability to verbally indicate interest in participation
ENGAGE is a group intervention designed to improve social participation within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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