| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10471773 | Social Science & Medicine | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Contextual effects influence recruitment, retention and outcome in randomised clinical trials. ⺠A new theory of active research participation explains these processes. ⺠Trial participants actively seek information and cues to support participation and form judgements about treatment outcome. ⺠Methods used to increase trial recruitment and retention enhance context effects and influence outcomes. ⺠All aspects of participant information and contact should be regarded as components of trial intervention.
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Authors
Clare Scott, Jan Walker, Peter White, George Lewith,