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ArticleParkinson's disease2020

Attitude of Asian Parkinson Patients towards Clinical Research and Tissue Donation.

Shazma Khan, Joel Y J Foo, Nicole S Y Chia, Sherwin J U Agustin, Shermyn X M Neo, Kay-Yaw Tay, Wing-Lok Au, Adeline S L Ng, Louis C S Tan

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Article in Parkinson's disease, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Shazma KhanDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9083-5399
Joel Y J FooDepartment of Research, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7466-4190
Nicole S Y ChiaParkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Centre, Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Sherwin J U AgustinDepartment of Research, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Shermyn X M NeoDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3362-2717
Kay-Yaw TayDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Wing-Lok AuDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Adeline S L NgDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Louis C S TanDepartment of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8415-401X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe success of clinical research and tissue donation programs are highly dependent on recruitment of willing volunteers. A comprehensive survey of patient preferences and attitudes can help identify and address barriers hindering the recruitment for research.

methodThis is a cross-sectional study on 105 Parkinson's disease patients who completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire.

resultsOut of 105 respondents, 48% of patients had either already participated in clinical research or were keen to participate. About 80% believed clinical research to be safe for their health and privacy. More than 70% of participants were willing to donate blood, urine, or stool, while 16% were agreeable for cerebrospinal fluid sample donation. Motivating factors for clinical research included altruism (64%) and contribution to advance medical knowledge (64%). Common reasons for unwillingness towards clinical research included the risks involved (43%), time constraints (33%), and mobility challenges (24%).

conclusionThe attitude of Singaporean Parkinson patients toward clinical research and tissue donation is encouraging with about half of the participants willing to support clinical research. Three-quarters of patients would support tissue donations. Participation in research may be further increased with greater patient and public education to overcome misconceptions and also by limiting the demands of studies.

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PMCPMC7049864

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