Table 1 Reported use and perceived yield (low, moderate, or high) of potentially eligible patients
Method | Perceived yield (%), N = 446 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Do not use this method | Low | Moderate | High | |
Contacting past clinical trial participants | 7.6 | 12.3 | 34.1 | 46.0 |
Reviewing upcoming clinic visit schedules | 10.1 | 14.3 | 36.8 | 38.8 |
Asking healthcare providers to help identify patients who fit the trial criteria | 16.1 | 32.5 | 35.7 | 15.7 |
EHR searches | 26.9 | 13.0 | 26.5 | 33.6 |
Paper medical record reviews | 28.7 | 16.4 | 27.6 | 27.4 |
Posting flyers in clinics or at local pharmacies | 52.2 | 32.1 | 13.7 | 2.0 |
Advertising campaigns online, on local radio stations, or in local newspapers | 57.4 | 21.1 | 15.9 | 5.6 |
Accessing a community database for people who are interested in research | 58.7 | 19.7 | 13.2 | 8.3 |
Sending mass mailings (electronic or postal) informing patients about the trial | 61.2 | 22.9 | 12.3 | 3.6 |