University of Wisconsin, Madison
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 employed as a first responder or law enforcement officer or affiliated personnel in the state of Wisconsin will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for up to 6 months.
The investigators will partner with Wisconsin agencies 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. This study may include an online module for training with the same content as in-person training to increase access to employees across shifts and geographic areas of Wisconsin. Pa…
Inclusion Criteria: * Employed as a first responder or law enforcement officer or affiliated personnel in the state of Wisconsin * 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
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.
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