Relative importance of informational items in participant information leaflets for trials: a Q-methodology approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify which information items potential participants and research nurses rank as the most important, and the reasons for this, when considering participation in a randomised controlled trial.

Design

Q-methodology approach alongside a think-aloud process. Using a vignette outlining a hypothetical trial, participants were asked to rank statements about informational items usually included in a participant information leaflet (PIL) on a Q-grid, while undertaking a real-time think-aloud process to elicit the underpinning decision processes. Analysis of quantitative data was conducted using descriptive statistics and qualitative data was coded using content analysis.

Participants

20 participants (10 potential trial participants and 10 research nurses).

SUBMITTER: Innes K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6129101 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature