Oct 11, 2012
The Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Perceived Parenting Roles
Grand Valley State University
We are looking for volunteers with multiple sclerosis to participate in a focus group regarding parenting and multiple sclerosis. All participants will be entered into a drawing for $100 Visa gift card, only one participant will receive the gift card. We are doing this study as a requirement to graduate from our occupational therapy program at Grand Valley State University.
To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:
- Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis for at least six months.
- Parenting at least one adolescent child in the home between ages of 12 and 17.
- The adolescent does not need to be the biological child of the parent participating; adoptive parents, stepparents, foster parents, and grandparents may be included in the proposed study.
- Subtypes, stage, and symptoms of MS will not be considered in this study.
- Participants can be any age and either gender.
Location and time will be determined dependent on participant responses
If you are interested in this study and want to enroll, please contact Alyssa Coundourides (440-554-7477), Kendra Host (616-648-8579), or Elizabeth Pollock (231-519-0017).
Thank you for your consideration,
Alyssa Coundourides
Kendra Host
Elizabeth Pollock
Masters Program in Occupational Therapy
Grand Valley State University
This research protocol has been approved by the Human Research Review Committee at Grand Valley State University. File No. 12-194-H Expiration: July 30, 2013.