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Open Access 01-12-2008 | Research article

Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice

Authors: David Perkins, Mark F Harris, Jocelyn Tan, Bettina Christl, Jane Taggart, Mahnaz Fanaian

Published in: BMC Medical Research Methodology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

The paper examines the key issues experienced in recruiting and retaining practice involvement in a large complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice.

Methods

Reflective notes made by research staff and telephone interviews with staff from general practices which expressed interest, took part or withdrew from a trial of a complex general practice intervention.

Results

Recruitment and retention difficulties were due to factors inherent in the demands and context of general practice, the degree of engagement of primary care organisations (Divisions of General Practice), perceived benefits by practices, the design of the trial and the timing and complexity of data collection.

Conclusion

There needs to be clearer articulation to practices of the benefits of the research to participants and streamlining of the design and processes of data collection and intervention to fit in with their work practices. Ultimately deeper engagement may require additional funding and ongoing participation through practice research networks.

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The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/55/prepub

Title: Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice
Authors: David Perkins
Mark F Harris
Jocelyn Tan
Bettina Christl
Jane Taggart
Mahnaz Fanaian
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Medical Research Methodology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2288
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-8-55

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Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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