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Problems in recruiting community-based physicians for health services research.

S Asch1, S E Connor, E G Hamilton

  • 1West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. Steven_Asch@rand.org

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|August 12, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Physician recruiters and personal connections significantly boost participation in health services research. Reducing physician burden by utilizing project staff can improve recruitment rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Sociology
  • Physician Recruitment Strategies

Background:

  • Community-based health services research often requires substantial physician time and effort.
  • Understanding factors influencing physician participation is crucial for successful study recruitment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors associated with higher physician participation rates in demanding community-based health services research.
  • To inform strategies for improving recruitment in studies with significant physician burden.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of MEDLINE and Social Science Research Index for relevant studies.
  • Data abstraction by two reviewers on recruitment methods, with first author contact for additional information.

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Main Results:

  • Physician recruiters and personal physician networks strongly correlated with higher participation.
  • Incentives showed minimal impact; time pressure was the primary barrier cited by physicians.
  • Recruiting HMO-based and minority physicians presented unique challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Leveraging physician personal networks and direct contact is vital for effective recruitment.
  • Strategies should focus on minimizing physician burden by shifting tasks to research staff.
  • Future recruitment efforts should consider tailored approaches for diverse physician groups.