Objectives: We developed a conceptual framework to guide our analysis of barriers and
promoters of participation of underrepresented populations in cancer clinical trials. Our …

Background: A common criticism of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) is that the
enrollment process may be highly selective and those who enroll may not represent persons …

Background. Recruitment to health research is known to be problematic. However, evidence
concerning ways of improving recruitment is sparse. Objective. To outline the process of …

Aims and objectives. This article, based on the available literature, attempts to discuss the
importance of recruitment and retention of research participants, the associated barriers and …

The value of using qualitative research within or alongside randomised controlled trials
(RCTs) is becoming more widely accepted. Qualitative research may be conducted …

Abstract Plain English summary There is some evidence that there is a mismatch between
what patients and health professionals want to see researched and the research that is …

OBJECTIVE: To explore how patients' treatment preferences were expressed and justified
during recruitment to a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and how they influenced …

Background This paper describes an evaluation of an initiative to increase the research
capability of clinical groups in primary and community care settings in a region of the United …

Background Traditional randomised controlled trials remain the gold standard for improving
clinical care but they do have their limitations, including their associated high costs, high …

Background In healthcare research, results diffuse only slowly into clinical practice, and
there is a need to bridge the gap between research and practice. This study elucidates how …