Permission form synopses to improve parents' understanding of research: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We hypothesized that, among parents of potential neonatal research subjects, an accompanying cover sheet added to the permission form (intervention) would increase understanding of the research, when compared to a standard form (control).

Study design

This pilot study enrolled parents approached for one of two index studies: one randomized trial and one observational study. A one-page cover sheet described critical study information. Families were randomized 1:1 to receive the cover sheet or not. Objective and subjective understanding and satisfaction were measured.

Results

Thirty-two parents completed all measures (17 control, 15 intervention). There were no differences in comprehension score (16.8±5.7 vs 16.3±3.5), subjective understanding (median 6 vs 6.5

SUBMITTER: D'Angio CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5446277 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature