Madurasinghe, V.W., Knapp, P., Eldridge, S. et al. (16 more authors) (2023) Can we achieve better trial recruitment by presenting patient information through multimedia? Meta-analysis of ‘studies within a trial’ (SWATs). BMC Medicine, 21 (1). 425. ISSN 1741-7015
Abstract
Background People need high-quality information to make decisions about research participation. Providing information in written format alone is conventional but may not be the most effective and acceptable approach. We developed a structure for the presentation of information using multimedia which included generic and trial-specific content. Our aim was to embed ‘Studies Within A Trial’ (SWATs) across multiple ongoing trials to test whether multimedia presentation of patient information led to better rates of recruitment.
Methods Five trials included a SWAT and randomised their participants to receive a multimedia presentation alongside standard information, or standard written information alone. We collected data on trial recruitment, acceptance and retention and analysed the pooled results using random effects meta-analysis, with the primary outcome defined as the proportion of participants randomised following an invitation to take part.
Results Five SWATs provided data on the primary outcome of proportion of participants randomised. Multimedia alongside written information results in little or no difference in recruitment rates (pooled odds ratio = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.79 to 1.17, p-value = 0.671, I2 = 0%). There was no effect on any other outcomes.
Conclusions Multimedia alongside written information did not improve trial recruitment rates.
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Keywords: | Recruitment; Information; User testing; Research methodology; Randomised controlled trial; SWATs; Meta-analysis |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR) > Division of Gastroenterology and Surgery |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 17 Apr 2024 10:58 |
Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2024 10:58 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03081-5 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
Identification Number: | 10.1186/s12916-023-03081-5 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:206599 |