Research recruitment through the patient portal: perspectives of community focus groups in Seattle and Atlanta.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Research recruitment through patient portals (ie, patient-facing, web-based clinical interfaces) has the potential to be effective, efficient, and inclusive, but best practices remain undefined. We sought to better understand how patients view this recruitment approach.

Materials and methods

We conducted 6 focus groups in Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA with members of patient advisory committees and the general public. Discussions addressed acceptability of patient portal recruitment and communication preferences. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using deductive and inductive codes. Iterative team discussions identified major themes.

Results

Of 49 total participants, 20 were patient advisory committee members. Participants' mean age w

SUBMITTER: Porter KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9897173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature