Recruitment practices for U.S. minority and underserved populations in NRG oncology: Results of an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer clinical trials (CCT) provide much of the evidence for clinical guidelines and standards of care. But low levels of CCT participation are well documented, especially for minorities.

Methods and materials

We conducted an online survey of 556 recruitment practices across the NRG Oncology network. Survey aims were 1) to learn how sites recruit minority/underserved populations; 2) to better understand the catchment areas of the NRG institutions; and 3) to aid in planning education programs for accrual of minority/underserved populations.

Results

The survey response rate was 34.9%. The most effective methods reported for recruiting minority/underserved participants were patient navigators (44.4%) and translators (38.9%). All institutions reported using

SUBMITTER: Cook ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6046466 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature