Quantitative online survey of self-perceived knowledge and knowledge gaps of medicines research and development among Finnish general public.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored self-reported knowledge and interest to learn more about medicines research, development and health technology assessment among Finnish general public. It also aimed to define possible knowledge gaps and needs for public education regarding these topics.

Design

Online survey with 503 participants. The questionnaire was originally developed as a part of the Needs Assessment Work Package of the European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation Project. The survey was carried out in Finland in 2019.

Methods

The survey was conducted as an online survey by Kantar TNS Gallup Forum online panel. The data were analysed by using the freely available programming language R. Relationships between the demographic characteristics (such as age, gen

SUBMITTER: Tran Minh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9086635 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature