Research Participants' Engagement and Retention in Digital Health Interventions Research: Protocol for Mixed Methods Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health interventions have become increasingly popular in recent years, expanding the possibilities for treatment for various patient groups. In clinical research, while the design of the intervention receives close attention, challenges with research participant engagement and retention persist. This may be partially due to the use of digital health platforms, which may lack adequacy for participants.

Objective

This systematic literature review aims to investigate the relationship between digital health platforms and participant engagement and retention in clinical research. It will map and analyze key definitions of engagement and retention, as well as identify design characteristics that influence them.

Methods

We will carry out a mixed methods sy

SUBMITTER: Terceiro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748419 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature