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Title: Involving users in the design of a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to promote early presentation in breast cancer: qualitative study
Author: Forbes, L., Nicholls, C., Linsell, L., Graham, J., Tompkins, C. and Ramirez, A.
Date Published: 2010
Reference: BMC Medical Research Methodology, 10, 110-117
Are service users or carers authors: No/Not Known

Abstract:

This paper describes the impact of user involvement in a large randomised controlled trial of an intervention that aimed to promote early presentation of breast symptoms in older women. The researchers carried out a qualitative study, involving women in focus groups and in-depth interviews to help with the design of the trial. The women involved included some who had a previous diagnosis of breast cancer and some who did not. The women helped with the challenges around obtaining consent, recommending an opt-out approach. They also addressed the issues around finding and contacting women who developed breast cancer, supporting the use of routine patient data.

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Categories: health
Designing research
impact on research
impact of public involvement
journal article
Recruitment

Date Entered: 2012/02/08

Date Edited: 2012/02/08

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