Participant Information and Consent Form
Before you begin
Thank you for considering taking part in this study.
In this survey, you will see 25 sets of three images. For each set you will:
- Rate how well each image represents the word.
- Rate the image quality (how clear and visually acceptable the image is).
- Describe any noticeable problems with the image.
There are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in your opinions.
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes.
Ethics approval
Ethics Application Number: HEC25571
Who is doing this study?
- Yina Liu, Speech Pathologist (La Trobe University)
- Dr John Pierce, Researcher (La Trobe University)
- A/Prof Emma Power (University of Technology Sydney)
- Jon Hunt and Robin Keech (Cuespeak)
Some researchers on this study work with Cuespeak, a company that develops apps for aphasia therapy.
Cuespeak is not funding this study. Researchers from Cuespeak will not see your survey responses or be involved in the consent process.
Researchers from La Trobe University will analyse the data and report the findings.
What is this study about?
We want to understand how people judge different pictures.
We want to know whether the pictures:
- Clearly represent the intended word or idea.
- Are suitable for use in speech therapy.
Do I have to take part?
No. Taking part is completely your choice.
If you decide not to participate, nothing bad will happen. It will not affect your care or your relationship with La Trobe University.
Who can take part?
- 18 years of age or older.
- Able to read basic English.
- Able to view pictures on a screen.
- Able to decide whether to participate.
What will I do?
- Complete a short online survey.
- View 25 sets of three images.
- Rate how well each image represents a word.
- Rate the image quality.
- Describe any noticeable image problems.
The survey takes about 15 minutes.
What does "image quality" mean?
Please focus on how the image looks, not whether it represents the correct word.
- Is it clear?
- Does it have any visual problems or distortions?
- Is it high quality?
Benefits
There is no direct benefit to you.
Your responses may help improve therapy materials for people with aphasia.
Risks
Some pictures may look unusual or uncomfortable.
You may stop the survey at any time.
What happens to my information?
- Your responses are anonymous.
- We do not collect your name or IP address.
- Your responses are securely stored in QuestionPro.
- After the survey closes they are transferred to secure La Trobe University storage.
- Data are kept securely for five years.
- No published results will identify you.
Email addresses (if provided to receive the results) are stored separately and cannot be linked to your responses.
Can I receive the results?
Yes. You may provide your email address at the end of the survey if you would like a summary of the study findings.
Can I withdraw?
You may stop at any time before clicking Submit.
Once submitted, your responses cannot be removed because they are anonymous.
Consent
By clicking Start, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood this information.
- You voluntarily agree to participate.
- You understand you may stop at any time before submitting.
- You understand your responses are anonymous.
If you agree to participate, please click Start.
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