Can we achieve better trial recruitment by presenting patient information through multimedia? Meta-analysis of 'studies within a trial' (SWATs).
BMC Med
; 21(1): 425, 2023 11 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
People need high-quality information to make decisions about research participation. Providing information in written format alone is conventional but may not be the most effective and acceptable approach. We developed a structure for the presentation of information using multimedia which included generic and trial-specific content. Our aim was to embed 'Studies Within A Trial' (SWATs) across multiple ongoing trials to test whether multimedia presentation of patient information led to better rates of recruitment.METHODS:
Five trials included a SWAT and randomised their participants to receive a multimedia presentation alongside standard information, or standard written information alone. We collected data on trial recruitment, acceptance and retention and analysed the pooled results using random effects meta-analysis, with the primary outcome defined as the proportion of participants randomised following an invitation to take part.RESULTS:
Five SWATs provided data on the primary outcome of proportion of participants randomised. Multimedia alongside written information results in little or no difference in recruitment rates (pooled odds ratio = 0.96, 95% CI 0.79 to 1.17, p-value = 0.671, I2 = 0%). There was no effect on any other outcomes.CONCLUSIONS:
Multimedia alongside written information did not improve trial recruitment rates. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN71952900, ISRCTN 06710391, ISRCTN 17160087, ISRCTN05926847, ISRCTN62869767.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Projetos de Pesquisa
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Multimídia
Tipo de estudo:
Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido