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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2018

The Participant Recruitment Outcomes (PRO) study: Exploring contemporary perspectives of telehealth trial non-participation through insights from patients, clinicians, study investigators, and study staff.

Damanpreet K Kandola, Davina Banner, Yuriko Araki, Joanna Bates, Haidar Hadi, Scott A Lear

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6 authors.

Damanpreet K KandolaSchool of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 4Z9, Canada.
Davina BannerSchool of Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 4Z9, Canada.
Yuriko ArakiFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada.
Joanna BatesCentre for Health Education Scholarship, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Haidar HadiNorthern Medical Program, Department of Medicine, University of Northern British Columbia, V2N 4Z9, Canada.
Scott A LearFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTelehealth has been proposed as an alternative means to providing traditional modes of care while alleviating the need for participant travel and reducing overall healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to explore contemporary perspectives of patients and stakeholders regarding non-participation in telehealth trials.

methodsWe undertook a two-phase exploratory qualitative study to understand the reasons behind patient non-participation in telehealth. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with non-participating patient participants (n = 8) and stakeholders (n = 27) including clinicians, study investigators, and study staff. An analysis of interview data were undertaken and guided by a qualitative descriptive approach.

findingsPatients and stakeholders reported many barriers to telehealth participation including technological barriers, limited understanding of disease, and an understated need for services. Both groups had some overlap in their concerns but also provided unique insights.

conclusionThe analysis of study findings revealed perspectives of patients and stakeholders including barriers to participation as well as suggestions for future telehealth initiatives. Further research is needed to explore non-participation including patient readiness to assist in the development of future telehealth programs.

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Chronic diseaseNon-participationQualitativeSelf-managementTelehealth

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PMCPMC6008707

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