Journal article
Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice
BMC medical research methodology, Vol.8(1), 55
2008
PMCID: PMC2533668
PMID: 18700984
Abstract
Background: The paper examines the key issues experienced in recruiting and retaining practice involvement in a large complex intervention trial in Australian
General Practice Methods: Reflective notes made by research staff and telephone interviews with staff from general practices which expressed interest, took part or withdrew from a trial of a complex general practice intervention.
Results: Recruitment and retention difficulties were due to factors inherent in the demands and context of general practice, the degree of engagement of primary care organisations (Divisions of General Practice), perceived benefits by practices, the design of the trial and the timing and complexity of data collection.
Conclusion: There needs to be clearer articulation to practices of the benefits of the research to participants and streamlining of the design and processes of data collection and intervention to fit in with their work practices. Ultimately deeper engagement may require additional funding and ongoing participation through practice research networks.
Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials ACTRN12605000788673.
Details
- Title
- Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice
- Authors/Creators
- David Perkins - UNSW SydneyMark F. Harris - UNSW SydneyJocelyn Tan - UNSW SydneyBettina Christl - UNSW SydneyJane Taggart - UNSW SydneyMahnaz Fanaian - UNSW Sydney
- Publication Details
- BMC medical research methodology, Vol.8(1), 55
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 6
- Identifiers
- 991005592641207891
- Copyright
- © 2008 Perkins et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology and Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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