Patient and healthcare professional experiences of the Salford Lung Studies: qualitative insights for future effectiveness trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in the routine care setting provide the opportunity to better understand the effectiveness of new medicines but can present recruitment difficulties. An improved understanding of the challenges/opportunities for patient and healthcare professional (HCP) engagement in clinical research is needed to enhance participation and trial experience. In this study, we explored patient and HCP drivers for, and experiences of, participation in the Salford Lung Studies (SLS), and their views on future trial participation and the overall value of such trials.

Methods

This was a qualitative study set in Salford, UK, comprising patient telephone interviews (N = 10) and HCP advisory boards (one with general practitioners [GPs], one wit

SUBMITTER: Gemzoe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7499906 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature