Recruitment Activities for the VA MI-Plus Study
Author Information
Author(s): Ellen Funkhouser, Deborah A Levine, Joe K Gerald, Thomas K Houston, Nancy K Johnson, Jeroan J Allison, Catarina I Kiefe
Primary Institution: VA Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP), Birmingham VA Medical Center
Hypothesis
The feasibility of a large-scale, nationwide, group-randomized implementation trial of VHA outpatient practices has not been reported.
Conclusion
Large group-randomized trials benefit from having dedicated physician investigators and IRB personnel involved in recruitment.
Supporting Evidence
- 73% of eligible facilities were recruited for the study.
- 401 clinicians participated from 168 clinics.
- The median time from initial facility contact to clinic enrollment was 222 days.
Takeaway
The study shows that it's possible to recruit many doctors for a health study across the country, which can help improve patient care.
Methodology
The study used a two-phase recruitment strategy targeting eligible community-based outpatient clinics and their associated clinicians.
Limitations
The study did not formally gather information on clinician refusal, which may have affected participation rates.
Participant Demographics
Participants included clinicians from 48 facilities across the continental United States, with a focus on urban areas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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