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Special Olympics Research and Evaluation Plays a critical role in supporting Special Olympics worldwide. health Strategy through leading the measurement of health outcomes resulting from Special Olympics health programming and providing technical assistance for monitoring and evaluation to the country and state. Special Olympics ProgramsIn this episode of Comprehensive Revolution Radiohosts Novi Craven We spoke with Dr. Alicia Dixon Ibarra, Director of Fitness and Health Research at Special Olympics, Special Olympics Sports Leaders Kimberly Sheckley and Allen Tobin talk about the importance of Comprehensive health research.
Shekley and Tobin are members of the Athlete Advisory Board that supports the Special Olympics longitudinal evaluation of comprehensive health, called All Star ProjectALL STAR stands for “Active Living, Longevity: Special Olympics Transforming Athlete Outcomes.” Through the ALL STAR project, participating athlete researchers complete a comprehensive research training that will provide them with insights into inclusive research. The training explains their important roles in shaping longitudinal evaluation. Additionally, they complete research ethics training specifically designed for adults with disabilities. Intellectual disabilitiesand ensure their willingness to participate in research.
Board members have important tasks, such as sharing their thoughts on study materials such as surveys and recruitment information. In comprehensive health research, athletes are part of the research project as co-investigators. They provide feedback on the research and present evaluation results to promote the ALL STAR project.
Tune in this week’s episode to learn more about how Special Olympics athletes are changing their approach to comprehensive health research.
The importance of comprehensive health research
Through Project ALL STAR, a Special Olympics research and evaluation initiative, athlete-involved researchers aim to improve inclusive health programs and make a difference in the lives of their fellow athletes. Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novi Craven discusses the importance of the athlete perspective in inclusive health research with Dr. Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Special Olympics Director of Fitness and Health Research, and Special Olympics athlete leaders Kimberly Sheckley and Allen Tobin.
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