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Recruitment Barriers of an mHealth Pediatric Asthma Pilot Study.

Authors :
Wyatt, Tami H.
Li, Xueping
Fancher, Stephanie
Samih Mitoubsi, Ala'a
Pardue, Jeanann
Source :
Western Journal of Nursing Research; Feb2024, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p152-159, 8p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Successful participant recruitment for pediatric studies can be challenging and even result in study discontinuation. In conducting a 2-year pilot study for a pediatric mobile health (mHealth) asthma intervention, a group of researchers experienced multiple barriers and failures in all 4 areas of recruitment: generating initial contacts, screening, consenting, and enrollment and retention. The main failures that resulted in minimal participant enrollment were poor participation, communication issues, and difficulties related to recruiting in an emergency department during a pandemic. The following is a report on this study's recruitment efforts, including preliminary and adapted strategies, the results of these strategies, and considerations for researchers who conduct studies with children. The research team concluded that frequent and clear communication, flexibility, and a willingness to alter initial recruitment plans are essential elements for recruitment success in pediatric studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01939459
Volume :
46
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174630964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459231217919