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Recruitment practices for U.S. minority and underserved populations in NRG oncology: Results of an online survey.
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Contemporary clinical trials communications [Contemp Clin Trials Commun] 2018 Mar 09; Vol. 10, pp. 100-104. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 09 (Print Publication: 2018). - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: Cancer clinical trials (CCT) provide much of the evidence for clinical guidelines and standards of care. But low levels of CCT participation are well documented, especially for minorities.<br />Methods and Materials: We conducted an online survey of 556 recruitment practices across the NRG Oncology network. Survey aims were 1) to learn how sites recruit minority/underserved populations; 2) to better understand the catchment areas of the NRG institutions; and 3) to aid in planning education programs for accrual of minority/underserved populations.<br />Results: The survey response rate was 34.9%. The most effective methods reported for recruiting minority/underserved participants were patient navigators (44.4%) and translators (38.9%). All institutions reported using a mechanism for eligibility screening and 71% of institutions reported using a screening/enrollment tracking system. CCT training was required at 78.1% and cultural competency training was required at 47.5% of responding institutions. Only 19.9% of sites used community partners to assist with minority recruitment and just 37.1% of respondents reported a defined catchment area. Sites reported very little race and ethnicity data.<br />Conclusion: This NRG Oncology online survey provides useful data for improvements in trial enrollment and training to recruit minority/underserved populations to CCT. Areas for further investigation include web-based methods for recruitment and tracking, cultural competency training, definition of catchment areas, use of patient navigators, and community partnerships. The survey results will guide recruitment training programs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2451-8654
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Contemporary clinical trials communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30023443
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2018.03.003