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Lee L, Hillier LM, Patel T, Gregg S, Hickman K, Lu SK, Lee M, Borrie MJ. A "Patient Preference" Model of Recruitment for Research from Primary-Care-Based Memory Clinics: A Promising New Approach. Can J Aging 2024; 43:275-286. [PMID: 37694538 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980823000533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Recruiting persons with dementia for clinical trials can be challenging. Building on a guide initially developed to assist primary-care-based memory clinics in their efforts to support research, a key stakeholder working group meeting was held to develop a standardized research recruitment process, with input from patients, care partners, researchers, and clinicians. Discussions in this half-day facilitated meeting focused on the wishes and needs of patients and care partners, policy and procedures for researchers, information provided to patients, and considerations for memory clinics. Patients and care partners valued the opportunity to contribute to science and provided important insights on how to best facilitate recruitment. Discussions regarding proposed processes and procedures for research recruitment highlighted the need for a new, patient-driven approach. Accordingly, a key stakeholder co-designed "Memory Clinic Research Match" program was developed that has the potential to overcome existing barriers and to increase recruitment for dementia-related research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Linda Lee
- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, McMaster University, Department of Family Medicine, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, McMaster University, Department of Family Medicine, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, McMaster University, Department of Family Medicine, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Western University, St. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada
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Lee L, Hillier LM, Patel T, Lu SK, Lee M, Lee C. An innovative approach to recruiting participants for dementia research: primary care and researcher perspectives. Neurodegener Dis Manag 2023; 13:323-334. [PMID: 38284385 DOI: 10.2217/nmt-2022-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Aim: To describe clinician and researcher perceptions of a new, patient preference focused approach to recruiting patients for research from primary care-based memory clinics. Methods: Memory clinic clinicians completed a survey and key informants completed an individual interview to gather their perceptions of this new program. Results: The majority of clinicians were 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with this recruitment approach and indicated that this approach would have minimal negative impact on patient care or create conflict of interest. Key informants valued the program for its patient-centred approach, the integration of research into care and potential for increased recruitment. Discussion: These findings are suggestive of support for this recruitment approach. Pilot testing will inform feasibility, effectiveness and process improvements.
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Affiliation(s)
- Linda Lee
- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
- Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, 250 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 0E2, Canada
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- GERAS Centre for Aging Research, 88 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, L8M 1W9, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, 10A Victoria Street South, Waterloo, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
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- Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
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