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Recruiting underserved populations to dermatologic research: a systematic review
Chaya R Spears1, Bridgit V Nolan, Jenna L O'Neill
1Departments of Family Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
International Journal of Dermatology
|March 19, 2011
Summary
Recruiting diverse participants for dermatology research is crucial but difficult. Addressing mistrust, improving access, and using culturally competent designs are key to increasing participation from underserved groups.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Participant recruitment for dermatologic research is challenging, especially for underserved populations.
- Diverse representation is vital for ethical, valid, and impactful dermatologic research.
- Existing literature highlights barriers and facilitators to research participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review factors influencing participation in health research, focusing on underserved populations.
- To identify barriers and motivators for research engagement.
- To provide practical strategies for enhancing recruitment in dermatologic studies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of 78 studies was conducted.
- The review focused on factors affecting participation in health research, with an emphasis on women and ethnic minorities.
- Analysis identified common barriers and motivations for research involvement.
Main Results:
- Key barriers include mistrust of research, limited access, and culturally incompetent study designs.
- Motivations for participation involve perceived benefits, altruism, and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Culturally competent design, community outreach, and clear informed consent are effective strategies.
Conclusions:
- Addressing mistrust, improving access, and employing culturally competent research are essential for recruiting underserved populations.
- Strategies like community-based recruitment and simplified informed consent can enhance participation.
- Further research is needed on rural populations, infants, children, and clinical dermatology studies.
