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Daniel Cury Ribeiro1, Amanda Wilkinson2, Vander Gava3
1Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Background:
Patients are key stakeholders of clinical research, and their perspectives are relevant for researchers when planning and conducting clinical trials. Numerous aspects of trial process can influence participants' experiences. Their experiences within a trial can impact retention rates. Poor treatment adherence may bias treatment effect estimates. One way to improve recruitment and adherence is to design trials that are aligned with patients' needs and preferences. This study reports a process evaluation of the Otago MASTER feasibility trial.
Objectives:
Our aims were to investigate the patients' perceptions of the trial interventions through individual interviews.
Methods:
Twenty-five participants were recruited for the feasibility trial and were allocated to two groups: tailored or standardised exercise. Sixteen participants agreed to take part in individual semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and all interviews were analysed thematically using an iterative approach.
Results:
Our key findings suggest participants: (1) took part in the study to access healthcare services and contribute to research; (2) valued interventions received; (3) reported certain barriers and facilitators to participate in the trial; and (4) highlighted areas for improvement when designing the full trial.
Conclusion:
Participants volunteered to access healthcare and to contribute to research. Participants valued the personalised care, perceived that their engagement within the trial improved their self-management and self-efficacy behaviour, valued the time spent with clinicians, and the empathetic environment and education received. Facilitators and barriers will require careful consideration in the future as the barriers may impact reliability and validity of future trial results.
Insights
Patient experiences in clinical trials are crucial for improving recruitment and adherence. Understanding patient preferences for interventions, like tailored exercise, can enhance trial design and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research methodology
- Patient-centered care
- Health services research
Background:
- Patient perspectives are vital for effective clinical trial design and execution.
- Participant experiences influence trial retention and adherence, impacting data validity.
- Aligning trials with patient needs and preferences can improve recruitment and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient perceptions of trial interventions through qualitative interviews.
- To evaluate the patient experience within the Otago MASTER feasibility trial.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 16 participants from a feasibility trial.
- Participants were allocated to tailored or standardized exercise groups.
Main Results:
- Participants joined trials for healthcare access and research contribution.
- Patients valued personalized interventions, clinician interaction, and empathetic environments.
- Barriers and facilitators to participation were identified, offering insights for future trial design.
Conclusions:
- Patient engagement in trials can improve self-management and self-efficacy.
- Personalized care and clinician interaction are highly valued by participants.
- Addressing identified barriers is essential for the reliability and validity of future clinical trial results.
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