Satisfaction and perceptions of research participants in clinical and translational studies: An urban multi-institution with CTSA.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To examine research participants' levels of satisfaction and perceptions and aid researchers to better engage research volunteers from all racial and ethnic populations in clinical trials. A participant satisfaction survey was developed that focused on three domains to reflect satisfaction with delivery of care, environment, and center operations. In addition, the survey contained open-ended questions to reflect overall experiences and perceptions. Two hundred and seventy-eight participants (55% African American and 29% non-Hispanic Whites) with an average age of 52 years completed the survey.

Results

The results indicated that the majority of the participants rated their satisfaction very highly across all domains. Ninety percent stated they were very satisfied/sati

SUBMITTER: Adler P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7681123 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature