Recommendations for developing accessible patient information leaflets for clinical trials to address English language literacy as a barrier to research participation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low English language literacy is a common barrier to participation in clinical trials. Patient information leaflets (PILs) used in clinical trials are often lengthy, complex and have poor readability; this is a persistent and prevalent problem common to trials across the world. Simplifying the information provided in PILs can lead to improved understanding, comprehension and knowledge. The aim of this project was to develop recommendations for developing accessible PILs for clinical trials through a literature review of published and grey literature and co-working with marginalised communities, patients, and health and social care charities.

Methods

A literature review of MEDLINE, Embase and online resources was conducted, and recommendations for developing access

SUBMITTER: Wylde V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430508 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature