[et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f9f9f9" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_direction="330deg" background_color_gradient_stops="#2ea3f2 0%|#2e6df4 100%" background_color_gradient_start="#2ea3f2" background_color_gradient_end="#2e6df4" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title="FAQ: Research Study of the NJCAT" content_max_width="none" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" title_text_color="#000000" subhead_text_color="#5F6A72" background_color="#F9F9F9" custom_padding_tablet="" custom_padding_phone="0px||0px||false|false" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" title_font_size_tablet="" title_font_size_phone="28px" title_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="about" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="3_5,2_5" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><strong>You are also welcome and encouraged to view a short video, </strong><a href="https://rutgersconnect-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/cng30_ejb_rutgers_edu/EUl_kczIIgtBvcbZ8flcJv8B9z9i6xM6X_KiboM3hX66iQ?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0NvcHkifX0&amp;e=kdG1n8"><strong>Overview of the NJCAT Research Study.</strong></a></p>
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<li><strong>What is the Research Study of the NJCAT?</strong></li>
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<p>The Development Disabilities Planning Institute (DDPI) is conducting a <strong>research study of the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT</strong>). The first step of the study, already completed, involved the collection of stakeholder feedback through small discussion groups and then an online survey that was open to all Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) stakeholders. More than 3,400 people responded to the survey. The feedback collected was used to help identify areas of the NJCAT that might benefit from improvement.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://bcsr.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_516810168.jpeg" title_text="Survey form concept. Check marks on checklist and Filling online" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">2. </span><strong style="font-size: 18px;">What is the Study-NJCAT?</strong></p>
<p>Information collected in the first step of the study was used to draft a revised NJCAT, referred to as the <strong>Study-NJCAT</strong>. The second step of the research study involves testing of the Study-NJCAT (inviting a selected group of people served by DDD to complete it).</p>
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<li><strong>How was I selected to participate in the testing of the Study-NJCAT?</strong></li>
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<p>DDPI provided demographic and service level parameters to DDD for the (stratified) random selection of 5,000 individuals they serve. This ensures a sample inclusion of a meaningful cross-section of participants with different demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, and ethnicity) and service levels.</p>
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<li><strong>What does participation in the research study of the Study-NJCAT involve?</strong></li>
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<p>Participation involves completing the Study-NJCAT in the same way you completed the NJCAT in the past. That is, you will answer questions about the person with a disability either virtually, on the phone, or in person.</p>
<p>A DDD staff member who received specialized training from DDPI facilitates the completion of the Study-NJCAT. As part of the specialized training, facilitators must sign a <a href="file://trenton/U/DDPI/01_Revision%20of%20NJCAT4/03_STUDY%20FIELDING/Confidentiality%20Statement%205.15.24%20for%20website.html">Statement of Understanding</a> in which they agree to maintain the confidentiality of all responses collected during Study-NJCAT administration, including but not limited to discussing the interviews, the participants, or their survey responses<em>.</em></p>
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<li><strong>Can a facilitator share my responses with the DDD?</strong></li>
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<p>No. As part of the specialized training provided by the DDPI, facilitators sign a Statement of Understanding in which they agree to (a) maintain confidentiality of all responses collected during the Study-NJCAT interview and (b) not include any information collected during the Study-NJCAT interview in any DDD files or systems. The facilitators may not take notes during the interview.</p>
<p>All responses are coded directly into the web-based Study-NJCAT and cannot be seen by the facilitator after the Study-NJCAT has been submitted. You will know the completed Study-NJCAT has been submitted when you receive the invitation to the follow-up survey (see question #11 below about the follow-up survey<em>).</em></p>
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<li><strong>I received an invitation to participate in the research study and said I was interested in participating in the Study-NJCAT, but I haven’t been contacted. When will someone contact me?</strong></li>
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<p>Thank you for your interest. If you were selected to participate in testing of the Study-NJCAT, expect to receive an email invitation within 3 to 4 weeks to schedule a time to complete the Study-NJCAT. We expect it to take about 6 to 12 months for everyone who agrees to participate to complete the Study-NJCAT.</p>
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<li><strong>I was not contacted to participate in the research study of the Study-NJCAT, but I would like to. How can I participate in the study of the Study-NJCAT?</strong></li>
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<p>If you would like to request to participate in testing of the Study-NJCAT, please fill out the <a href="http://www.interest.njcatsurvey.com">Interest Form</a> with your contact information. <em>If time permits</em>, DDPI may contact volunteers to participate in testing after the study sample has been closed.</p>
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<li><strong>What happens when someone completes the Study-NJCAT? How do I get the results?</strong></li>
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<p>Once the Study-NJCAT is completed and submitted, the data goes to DDPI for analysis. There is no scoring and there are no results associated with completing the Study-NJCAT, so you will not receive a copy of anything related to your participation.</p>
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<li><strong>Does the Division of Development Disabilities (DDD) have access to the responses? Who has access to the responses?</strong></li>
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<p>DDPI Research staff will maintain all study responses. Security measures are in place to safeguard your privacy. Personal information that could associate a participant with a set of responses will be removed.</p>
<p>Any reports that the DDPI provides to DDD and/or discussions DDPI has with DDD about the information collected through the Study-NJCAT will not include personal information that could associate a participant with a set of responses.</p>
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<li><strong>Does participating in the research study of the Study-NJCAT effect current scoring, tiering, acuity, or funding received from DDD?</strong></li>
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<p>No. Participation in testing of the Study-NJCAT <strong>will not</strong> affect a person’s eligibility for DDD services, <strong>will not</strong> change a person’s tier or acuity level, and <strong>will not</strong> affect any funding a person may or may not be receiving from DDD.</p>
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<li><strong>What is the follow-up survey? </strong></li>
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<p>After you complete the Study-NJCAT, if you agree, DDPI will send you a link to a short survey that asks about your experience completing the Study-NJCAT. Questions are about the content, structure, and clarity of the Study-NJCAT and how it was administered.</p>
<p>Responses to the follow-up survey are confidential, and only the DDPI will have access to the survey data.</p>
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<li><strong>Who should be contacted with feedback or questions about the study of the Study-NJCAT?</strong></li>
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<p>Please contact DDPI by sending an email to <a href="mailto:NJCATstudy@ejb.rutgers.edu">NJCATstudy@ejb.rutgers.edu</a> or call us Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, at 848-932-1333.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h3>Preguntas frecuentes: Estudio de investigación del NJCAT</h3>
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<li><strong> </strong><strong>¿Qué es el Estudio de Investigación del NJCAT?</strong></li>
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<p>El Instituto de Planificación de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (DDPI, por sus siglas en inglés) está realizando un <strong>estudio de investigación sobre la Herramienta de Evaluación Integral de Nueva Jersey (NJCAT, por sus siglas en inglés)</strong>. El primer paso del estudio, que ya se completó, implicó la recopilación de comentarios de las partes interesadas a través de pequeños grupos de discusión y luego una encuesta en línea que estuvo abierta a todas las partes interesadas de la División de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (DDD, por sus siglas en inglés). Más de 3400 personas respondieron a la encuesta. Los comentarios recopilados se utilizaron para ayudar a identificar áreas de la NJCAT que podrían beneficiarse de una mejora.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_section]