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ArticlePloS one2022

Motivators and barriers to research participation for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families.

Kristina M Zvolanek, Vatsala Goyal, Alexandra Hruby, Carson Ingo, Theresa Sukal-Moulton

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 0 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Synergies, Discrepancies, and Action Priorities: A Statewide Engagement Study to Strengthen Clinical Research in Cerebral Palsy.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kristina M ZvolanekDepartment of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0003-2239-7902
Vatsala GoyalDepartment of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-5018-0623
Alexandra HrubyDepartment of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
Carson IngoDepartment of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
Theresa Sukal-MoultonDepartment of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
Northwestern University · US

Funding

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (NUCATS)UL1TR001422 · NCATS · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI D'AQUILA, RICHARD · 2015 to 2023
$56.8M
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND REHABILITATION OF NEURAL DYSFUNCTIONT32HD007418 · NICHD · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI Levi John Hargrove · 1992 to 2026
$6.5M
The Loss of Independent Joint Control of the Upper Limb in Spastic Hemiparetic CPR01NS058667 · NINDS · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI DEWALD, JULIUS P · 2008 to 2022
$2.8M
Interdisciplinary Graduate Education in Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences-RenewalT32EB009406 · NIBIB · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI JULIUS P DEWALD, JUN YAO · 2009 to 2026
$2.2M
Graduate Training Program for Magnetic Resonance ImagingT32EB025766 · NIBIB · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI Michael Markl · 2019 to 2026
$1.6M
The Effects of Injury Timing on Neural Microstructural Complexity and Motor Impairments in Cerebral PalsyR03HD094615 · NICHD · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI INGO, CARSON J · 2019 to 2020
$316k
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001422NIBIB NIH HHS T32 EB009406NIBIB NIH HHS T32 EB025766NICHD NIH HHS R03 HD094615NICHD NIH HHS T32 HD007418NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS058667
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

OBJECTIVE(S): Our objective was to investigate the motivators and barriers associated with the individual or family decision to participate in cerebral palsy research. Based on this information, we offer suggestions to increase the likelihood of participation in future CP studies.

methodsA digital survey was administered to stakeholders affected by cerebral palsy across the US. Our analysis focused on variables related to personal interests, travel, and study-specific elements. Statistical tests investigated the effects of responder type, cerebral palsy type, and Gross Motor Function Classification System level on travel and study-specific element variables. Recommendations were informed by responses reflecting the majority of respondents.

resultsBased on 233 responses, we found that respondents highly valued research participation (on average 88.2/100) and compensation (on average 62.3/100). Motivators included the potential for direct benefit (62.2%) and helping others (53.4%). The primary barriers to participation were schedule limitations (48.9%) and travel logistics (32.6%). Schedule limitations were especially pertinent to caregivers, while individuals with more severe cerebral palsy diagnoses reported the necessity of additional items to comfortably travel.

conclusionsOverall, we encourage the involvement of stakeholders affected by cerebral palsy in the research process. Researchers should consider offering flexible study times, accommodating locations, and compensation for time and travel expenses. We recommend a minimum compensation of $15/hour and a maximum time commitment of 4 hours/day to respect participants' time and increase likelihood of research participation. Future studies should track how attitudes toward research change with time and experience.

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ResearchCaregiversCerebral PalsyFemaleHumansMaleMotivationSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and Questionnaires

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