Community consultation for prehospital research: experiences of study coordinators and principal investigators.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess principal investigators' and study coordinators' views and experiences regarding community consultation in a multicenter trial of prehospital treatment for status epilepticus conducted under an exception from informed consent for research in emergency settings.

Methods

Principal investigators and study coordinators at all 17 hubs for the Rapid Anticonvulsant Medication Prior to Arrival Trial (RAMPART) were invited to complete a web-based survey regarding community consultation at their site for RAMPART. Major domains included 1) perceived goals of community consultation, 2) experiences with and views of community consultation methods used, 3) interactions with IRB regarding community consultation, and 4) general satisfaction and lessons learned. Descripti

SUBMITTER: Dickert NW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4247989 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature