Table 7 Prioritised list of research questions 11–21
Overall ranking | Research question |
|---|---|
11 | What aspects of trial recruitment processes could be changed to improve retention? |
12 | What aspects of trial retention do participants perceive as burdensome, and how can these be addressed? |
13 | What influence does the relationship between trial staff and participants have on retention? |
14 | How does a sense of belonging or being part of something amongst trial participants affect retention? |
15 | What are the best approaches for designing and communicating information about trial retention for trial participants? |
16 | To what extent (if any) do studies that explore retention procedures before the main trial (i.e. feasibility study) lead to improvements in retention in the main trial? |
17 | What is the impact of timing, frequency, and duration of follow-up (e.g. questionnaires, clinic appointments) on retention? |
18 | What strategies (e.g. sending Christmas cards or saying ‘thank you’) make participants feel valued and how do they affect retention? |
19 | What are the best strategies for using participant incentives (e.g. monetary or non-monetary), and how should they be implemented (e.g. when should they be provided) when collecting information from participants in clinical trials? |
20 | How does continuity (e.g. seeing/speaking to the same staff) and consistency (e.g. of trial information) affect retention? |
21 | What behaviours of trial staff (e.g. being friendly) result in improved retention? |