Protecting study participants in emergency research: is community consultation before trial commencement enough?

ABSTRACT:

Background

This article presents the results of a community consultation (CC) process completed in Toronto, Ontario, using a random digit dialling technique, on the attitudes and perceptions of the public toward the use of exception from informed consent when conducting emergency research involving the use of massive blood transfusions.

Methods

In 2012, our hospital conducted a CC, using a random digit dialling technique, to elicit the attitudes and perceptions of the public toward the use of an exemption from informed consent for an upcoming clinical trial. A total of 500 participants from high violent crime areas were interviewed as part of this consultation.

Results

The response rate for the telephone survey was 54%. Participants indicated a personal acceptance rat

SUBMITTER: Henry B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5877900 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature