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I Wilson1, B McGrath, G Russell
1Research and Health Promotion Unit, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, South Australia. iwilson@health.on.net
Background:
Little research has been undertaken into the factors affecting recruitment by Australian general practitioners of patients for clinical trials. Understanding the differences between recruiters and non-recruiters will assist researchers in better supporting general practitioners involved in such research.
Method:
A survey of general practitioners involved in recruiting patients for clinical trials for the RACGP Research Program was undertaken.
Results:
Recruiters were more likely to be interested in learning more about research, to perceive involvement as worthwhile, to desire a good relationship with Research Program staff and to feel the doctor-patient relationship assists recruitment.
Discussion:
Recruiters in general are average general practitioners, male, middle-aged and work in group practices. Most felt some discomfort in recruiting patients, but believed the strong doctor-patient relationship assisted in the process.
Conclusion:
The Research Program needs to recruit general practitioners interested in research, choose topics of interest, keep recruitment protocols simple and stay in contact.
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