Using provocative design to foster electronic informed consent innovation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of technological applications in clinical research, such as electronic informed consent (eIC), is on the rise. The involvement of end users throughout the design process of eIC is of utmost importance to improve the current informed consent process.

Methods

Using a provocative design, we conducted interviews with 30 clinical research participants. Provotypes were used as a starting base to discuss various aspects relevant to eIC. By providing a medium to encourage divergent thinking, participants' views and concerns were solicited. Thematic analysis was undertaken using NVivo.

Results

The majority of participants placed trust in the principal investigator or the hospital to perform the role of eIC hosting party. Differing opinions were repor

SUBMITTER: De Sutter E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669523 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature