Improving assent in health research: a rapid systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enrolment in a research study requires the participant's informed consent. In the case of minors, informed consent of the respective legal guardian is obtained in conjunction with informed assent of the underage p articipant. Since comprehension of the information provided may be limited, effective interventions to improve understanding should be identified. Thus, it is the objective of this study to review quantitative studies that tested interventions to improve the understanding of information provided during assent processes in health research. The studied population consisted of minors that participated or were willing to participate in research. The primary outcome was the level of comprehension after intervention.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted i

SUBMITTER: Soll D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7222594 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature