An investigation of the role of counselors in the return to work of military reservists with disabilities

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Directions and Informed Consent

Title: An investigation of the role of counselors in the return to work of military reservists with disabilities

Investigators: Dr. Michael Frain, and Dr. Malachy Bishop

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how employment and employment services change for individuals who acquire a disability during military action.

Procedure: You will be asked a series of questions concerning work and your experiences with deployment. Once you are finished with the questions your information will be put into a computer database with no information that will make you identifiable. The survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Risks: There does not appear to be any significant risks to you in answering these questions.

Benefits: The benefits of this study may include information concerning how to best serve you return to work needs. You will also receive a $20 gift card of your choice after completing this survey. You may also donate this gift card to Wounded Warriors if you wish.

Data Collection and storage: All of the results will be kept confidential and secure and only the people working with the study will see your data, unless required by law.

For related problems or questions regarding your rights as a subject, the Division of Research of Florida Atlantic University can be contacted at (561) 297-0777. For other questions about the study, you should call the principal investigators, at (561-297-3626) (Michael Frain).

Consent Statement:

*I have read or had read to me the preceding information describing this study. All my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I am 18 years of age or older and freely consent to participate. I understand that I am free to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. I have received a copy of this consent form.

For related problems or questions regarding your rights as a subject, the Office of Sponsored Research at Florida Atlantic University can be contacted at (561) 297-2310.

Michael Frain: mfrain@rjval.com
Department of Counselor Education
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, 42, 271
Boca Raton, FL 33431