Zebra Crossing Research Study - Participant information sheet - BSL
From Audrey Cameron
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Introduction
You are invited to take part in first part of this research study. Before you take part, it is important that you understand the aim of the study and what you will be doing. Please read the information before you make any decisions.
Who are we?
Jacobs and University of Edinburgh are working together as a team to investigate zebra crossings for Transport Scotland and Scottish Road Research Board.
Why are we doing this zebra crossing research?
Transport Scotland wants to improve the Zebra crossings for disabled people and older people. They want your feedback. Are you happy with the zebra crossings? Do you think the zebra crossings need change?
What is a Zebra crossing?
Zebra crossings help people to walk across the road safely. They have white stripes painted onto the road in the crossing area. Zebra crossings have two black and white poles with flashing orange lights on top. These orange lights are called belisha beacons. You will see the kerb on the pavement is lower. There are usually tiles with raised bumps. They are called tactile paving. Zebra crossings don’t have a button to press like traffic lights. There are no red traffic lights to tell drivers to stop.
Why have I been invited?
You have been invited because we are interested in your feedback on zebra crossings. We are looking for people with disabilities and older people living in Scotland to take part in this research. We also invite carers and support people.
Do I have to take part?
You don’t have to take part. It is up to you. It is voluntary.
What if I change my mind about taking part?
You can change your mind anytime. You can let us know anytime if you don’t want to take part. We will not ask why you don’t want to carry on. If you don’t want us to keep your feedback, please let us know.
What will happen if I say yes?
Consent
It is important that you are happy to take part in this research project. You need to tick and sign an online consent form. We must have your consent form before the focus group meeting. If you can’t use the online consent form, you can give consent by email or telephone. You will be provided with details on how to consent after confirming you would like to take part (explained below).
Focus Group
You need to let us know quickly if you want to take part because there is a limited number for focus group meeting. Only 8 people can come to the meeting.
When you give your consent, you can go to the meeting. We will give you a zoom link to join the online meeting.
At the online focus group, you will be with 5 to 7 other people and the research team. We will ask questions to find out what you think of zebra crossings. We will also ask for your thoughts on how to improve the zebra crossing. If you have never been on a zebra crossing before, we are interested to find out why.
The focus group will be on Zoom, and we will record the meeting to help us take notes. You do not have to have your camera on. We think it will take around 2 hours.
Will the focus group meeting be accessible?
The following support will be available to you if you choose to take part in the study:
· Deaf and hard of hearing people – a deaf BSL researcher will be at the focus group with BSL/English interpreters. There will be captioning for people who do not use BSL.
· For those who are blind or have a visual impairment, all information on the study (information sheets, consent forms) will be explained verbally by the researcher. Participants can speak to the researcher who will write notes.
· You can join the focus group session by telephone or online video link, you can choose which option is better for you.
· If you are a carer or support person: we will ask you to give consent and share the views of the person you are supporting.
· Please let us know if you need any other support.
What are the benefits of taking part?
We hope that you will find the focus group to be interesting and useful. Your feedback will help us to think about how make zebra crossings more accessible for older people and people with disabilities.
Are there any risks to taking part in the study?
No.
Will my information be confidential?
Yes. All information collected about you will be kept strictly confidential. We will not use your name when we write reports. We will keep all the information from you on a computer with password at the University of Edinburgh. We will keep your consent form in a different place so nobody knows who took part in this project.
For more information about how the University use your data please go to:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/records-management/privacy-notice-research/
What will happen to the results of the research study?
· A report will be written, and the results will be given to Transport Scotland, the Scottish Roads Research Board and the Department for Transport. It will also be published online.
· We may write about the results and explain to other people working in universities.
· We can give you a summary report after the project. If you want a copy please let us know.
What will happen to the data collected from me after the study?
Information collected from you, will be stored in a secure computer folder with password. We may use the information for more research. Your name will not be mentioned.
Who is organising and funding the research?
Transport Scotland gave money to Jacobs Engineering Group with the University of Edinburgh to do the research.
Does the study have ethical approval?
This study has been approved by the School of Health in Social Science Research Ethics Committee.
For more information about the study, or to consent via email or telephone, please contact the researcher below:
Jenny Muir
Email: jenny.muir@jacobs.com
Telephone: 0131 659 1547 or 1800101316591547 or via contactscotlandBSL https://contactscotland-bsl.org
If you have any complaints:
Please contact Professor Professor Matthias Schwannauer, Head of School, School of Health in Social Science, headofschool.health@ed.ac.uk, +44 (0)131 651 3954.
For additional information regarding complaints please visit the following link: https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/imports/fileManager/WEB%20Complaint%20Form.pdf
Thank you for taking the time to read this information.
If you would like to take part, please contact Jenny Muir (contact details above), and let her know how you would like to consent (online form, over the phone or via email) and you will be provided with information on how to do so.
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