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Hair For You™ Research Study
Participant Access
Welcome to the Hair For You Research Study, conducted through the Roberts-Turner Lab at Children's National Research Institute. If you received an invitation from your healthcare organization or school of nursing to participate in the Hair For You Research Study, please use the link below to access the study.
Ready to Begin?
Begin the Hair For You Competency
The study includes:
- Study Information Sheet
- Participant Eligibility Verification
- Pre-Test
- Hair For You Educational Module
- Post-Test
- Competency Evaluation
- Continuing Education (CE) information
Estimated Time: Approximately 50–75 minutes
Completion Window: You may complete the study in one session or over multiple sessions. All study activities must be completed within 8 weeks.
Continuing Education: Participants who successfully complete all required components are eligible to receive 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit.
Before You Begin
To participate in the Hair For You Research Study, you must:
✓ Be 18 years of age or older.
✓ Have been invited to participate by a collaborating healthcare organization or school of nursing.
✓ Meet the study eligibility requirements presented at the beginning of the study.
Participation in this research study is voluntary.
Before beginning the research activities, you will be provided with the Study Information Sheet, which contains important information about the study, what participation involves, potential risks and benefits, confidentiality, and your rights as a research participant.
Please review this information carefully before deciding whether you would like to participate.
About Hair For You™
Hair For You is an evidence-based educational program designed to improve healthcare professionals' knowledge, confidence, and clinical practices related to culturally responsive hair and scalp care.
The program promotes individualized, patient-centered care and provides healthcare professionals with education and practical knowledge to support safe, respectful, and culturally responsive care for patients with diverse hair textures and hair-care practices.
About the Research Study
The Hair For You Research Study evaluates the impact of the Hair For You educational program on participants' knowledge, confidence, and competency related to culturally responsive hair and scalp care.
Healthcare professionals, healthcare support personnel, nursing students, nursing faculty, and other eligible direct care personnel from collaborating healthcare organizations and schools of nursing are being invited to participate.
Information collected through the study will help the research team better understand the effectiveness of the educational program and inform future approaches to hair and scalp care education in healthcare settings.
Why This Research Matters
Hair and scalp care are important components of holistic, person-centered care. However, healthcare professionals may receive limited formal education related to caring for diverse hair textures and cultural hair-care practices.
The Hair For You Research Study seeks to address this educational gap by evaluating whether evidence-based education improves participants' knowledge, confidence, and competency related to culturally responsive hair and scalp care.
Findings from the study may help inform future educational programs and support the integration of culturally responsive hair and scalp care into healthcare practice.
What to Expect
If you choose to participate, you will complete the following activities:
1. Study Information Sheet
Approximately 5 minutes
You will review information explaining the research study, what participation involves, potential risks and benefits, confidentiality, and your rights as a research participant.
2. Participant Eligibility Verification
Approximately 2–3 minutes
You will answer a brief set of questions to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for the study.
3. Pre-Test
Approximately 10–15 minutes
You will complete questions assessing your knowledge and confidence related to hair and scalp care before completing the Hair For You educational program.
4. Hair For You Educational Module
Approximately 30–45 minutes
You will complete the evidence-based Hair For You educational module on culturally responsive hair and scalp care.
5. Post-Test and Competency Evaluation
Approximately 10–15 minutes
Following the educational module, you will complete a post-test and competency evaluation.
These activities will help the research team evaluate changes in knowledge, confidence, and competency following completion of the Hair For You education.
Continuing Education
Participants who successfully complete all required components of the Hair For You educational program are eligible to receive 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit.
Instructions for obtaining CE credit and documentation of completion will be provided as part of the study process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Eligible participants may include healthcare professionals, healthcare support personnel, nursing students, nursing faculty, and other direct care personnel who have been invited to participate by a collaborating healthcare organization or school of nursing.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and meet the study eligibility requirements.
How long will participation take?
The study activities take approximately 50–75 minutes to complete.
You may complete the activities in one session or over multiple sessions. All required study activities must be completed within 8 weeks.
Do I have to participate?
No. Participation in the Hair For You Research Study is completely voluntary.
Choosing not to participate will not affect your employment, academic standing, or relationship with your healthcare organization or school of nursing.
Can I stop participating after I begin?
Yes. You may stop participating at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
Can I complete the study over multiple days?
Yes. You may complete the study in one session or return to complete the remaining activities over multiple sessions.
All required study activities must be completed within 8 weeks.
Will I receive continuing education credit?
Participants who successfully complete all required components of the educational program are eligible to receive 1.0 CE credit.
Additional instructions regarding CE credit and documentation of completion will be provided as part of the study process.
What happens to my information?
Information collected during the study will be securely stored and managed in accordance with applicable institutional research requirements and the procedures described in the Study Information Sheet.
Study findings may be presented or published in aggregate form. Individual participants will not be identified in reports, presentations, or publications resulting from the research.
Will my healthcare organization or school know whether I participate?
Participation is voluntary. Information about confidentiality and how research information will be collected, stored, and used is described in the Study Information Sheet. Please review the Study Information Sheet carefully before deciding whether to participate.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the study?
For questions about the Hair For You Research Study, please contact:
Hair For You Research Team
Roberts-Turner Lab
Children's National Research Institute
[email protected]
Who should I contact if I have technical difficulties?
If you experience difficulty accessing the study or completing a study activity, please contact the Hair For You Research Team at:
[email protected]
Please include your healthcare organization or school of nursing and a brief description of the technical issue.
Please do not include sensitive personal or health information in your email.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Information collected as part of the Hair For You Research Study will be securely stored and used for the research purposes described in the Study Information Sheet.
Study results may be reported in presentations, reports, or publications in aggregate form without identifying individual participants.
Please review the Study Information Sheet for complete information regarding privacy, confidentiality, and the handling of research information.
Copyright Notice
Hair For You™ educational materials and competency content are protected by U.S. copyright law and are the intellectual property of the Roberts-Turner Lab.
These materials are provided solely for use by authorized Hair For You participants. Materials may not be copied, photographed, recorded, reproduced, modified, distributed, posted, shared, or reused without prior written permission.
Ready to Begin?
Thank you for your interest in the Hair For You Research Study.
Before beginning, please remember:
✓ Participation is voluntary.
✓ You must be at least 18 years of age.
✓ You must have been invited by a collaborating healthcare organization or school of nursing.
✓ The study takes approximately 50–75 minutes.
✓ You have up to 8 weeks to complete all required activities.
Access the Hair For You Research Study
Begin the Hair For You Competency
You will begin by reviewing the Study Information Sheet and confirming your eligibility to participate.
Thank you for considering participation in research designed to advance evidence-based, culturally responsive hair and scalp care.