Document Type
Dissertation
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Dissertation Defense Date
3-2-2023
Advisor(s)
Bourret, Jason
Committee Member(s)
Thompson, Rachel; Ahearn, William; Henley, Amy
Abstract
Behavioral skills training (BST), a behavior analytic training model including instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback, has been a widely effective training method for staff, caregivers, and students. Results from BST component analyses suggest that instructions, when presented without subsequent rehearsal and feedback, are often ineffective; however, the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the physical distancing measures required to prevent its spread have increased the need for easily disseminated virtual staff training models, particularly with respect to implementing activities of daily living programs which may further help to prevent the spread of infectious disease in the workplace. Thus, we evaluated the effects of virtually transmitted written instructions and enhanced written instructions on staff implementation of a handwashing program with individuals with autism in a nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across participants. Three out of five participants implemented the handwashing sequence with high fidelity after experiencing written instructions alone, and the remaining two participants implemented the sequence using written instructions enhanced with pictures depicting each handwashing step (i.e., enhanced written instructions). Results are discussed in relation to appropriate materials and methods for remote staff instruction.
Recommended Citation
Patel, Monica, "Remote Staff Instruction to Implement Thorough Handwashing with Individuals with Autism" (2023). Doctoral Dissertations. 5.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/dissertations/5
