DISORDERED BREATHING IN INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSISTENT PAIN

We are seeking individuals with chronic (>3 months) neck pain and/or face pain due to temporomandibular disorder to participate in a study assessing breathing. Participation includes a single 70-minute visit to the Physical Therapy Institute at the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic (Downers Grove, IL) based on your availability. Participants will be screened by telephone prior to participation. During the study visit participants will complete questionnaires, undergo direct measurement & observation of different breathing components. This study will provide information to inform future studies investigating interventions for disordered breathing. At end of participation, you will receive a $20 Target gift card.

Please contact Janey Prodoehl (jprodo@midwestern.edu or 630-515-6451) if you are interested in participating

Exploring Sense of Belonging among Latino/a/x Doctor of Physical Therapy Students, a Phenomenological Study

Description: I am a second year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. I am part of a research group that is conducting a study exploring the sense of belonging among Latino/a/x DPT students. We are looking for students who fit our criteria and are interested in participating in this research study. Please continue reading for more information!
Purpose: This research study aims to explore the lived experience of Latino/a/x Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students through a focus on sense of belonging. This study seeks to gain better insight into how a sense of belonging impacts the educational and professional experience of Latino/a/x DPT students. The information obtained from this study may help improve the connection between the students' institution and the profession of physical therapy as a whole, giving Latino/a/x DPT students greater opportunities for success and retention within their programs and, potentially, their future careers.

Participation requirements: The research study will be conducted through individual virtual Zoom interviews with Latino/a/x DPT students to discuss their personal experiences. There will be one main interview, lasting approximately 1 hour. Participants may be contacted after the interview for additional information via email or Zoom.

Inclusion Criteria: (1) Currently enrolled and taking courses in a graduate-level DPT program in the US, (2) self-identify as Latino/a/x, (3) at least 18 years of age, and (4) have access to a stable internet connection and Zoom.

Exclusion Criteria: (1) Currently enrolled in DPT program but have not begun taking courses, (2) enrolled in a DPT program outside the US, (3) enrolled in the DPT program at Rosalind Franklin University, (4) does not self identify as Latino/a/x, and (5) unable to participate in an interview via Zoom.
EMAIL AMANDA TO PARTICIPATE:
Amanda.Wolff@my.rfums.org