Qualitative Study: Understanding recruitment processes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Qualitative Study: Understanding recruitment processes and site set-ups for the main OVIVA study (REC 13/SC/0016). A qualitative recruitment investigation using semi-structured interviews, and using thematic analysis to identify factors impacting on participation
IRAS ID
201674
Contact name
Rhea Zambellas
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
OUH NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Recruitment to the OVIVA trial had been unexpectedly difficult and, despite the instigation of multiple strategies to facilitate participation, the trial had to request an extension.
Qualitative methods are increasingly being used to understand issues concerning poor recruitment, since they provide an ideal approach for exploring the underlying motivations and reasons behind behaviour. This study hopes to identify common themes arising from the recruitment process, and site set-ups, by interviewing patients and collaborators.
Patients who have been recruited onto the OVIVA Study, will be approached in their routine outpatients follow ups, and given the invite letter and information sheet. Collaborators will be contacted by email.Semi-structured questionnaires will be used and one-to-one interviews, either face-to-face or by telephone.
REC name
North East - York Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NE/0104
Date of REC Opinion
24 Mar 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion