Recruitment of rural physicians in a diabetes internet intervention study: overcoming challenges and barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This paper highlights a descriptive study of the challenges and lessons learned in the recruitment of rural primary care physicians into a randomized clinical trial using an Internet-based approach.

Methods

A multidisciplinary/multi-institutional research team used a multilayered recruitment approach, including generalized mailings and personalized strategies such as personal office visits, letters, and faxes to specific contacts. Continuous assessment of recruitment strategies was used throughout study in order to readjust strategies that were not successful.

Results

We recruited 205 primary care physicians from 11 states. The 205 lead physicians who enrolled in the study were randomized, and the overall recruitment yield was 1.8% (205/11231). In addition, 8

SUBMITTER: Foster PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3148489 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature