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Patient satisfaction with clinical trial participation
F W Verheggen1, F H Nieman, E Reerink
1Quality Council, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Summary
Patient satisfaction in clinical trials is influenced by pre-trial expectations, not health improvements. Understanding these factors can enhance the clinical trial experience.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Research
- Patient Experience
- Informed Consent
Background:
- Patient satisfaction is crucial in clinical trials.
- Informed consent is a key component of trial participation.
- Understanding patient perspectives is vital for ethical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction in clinical trials involving informed consent.
- To identify factors that determine patient satisfaction during trial participation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted across 26 clinical trials at the University Hospital Maastricht.
- Personal interviews and telephone questionnaires were used to measure patient expectations and evaluate trial aspects.
- Satisfaction was assessed by subjective evaluations and by comparing expectations with outcomes.
Main Results:
- Patient satisfaction with clinical trials was generally high.
- Dissatisfaction emerged when comparing patient expectations with their actual trial experiences.
- Perceived health improvements did not correlate linearly with patient satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Pre-trial expectations and general attitudes significantly impact patient satisfaction (10-20% variance).
- Patient satisfaction is influenced by factors beyond perceived health changes.
- Addressing patient expectations is key to improving satisfaction in clinical trials.