Objective To investigate the impact of patient and public involvement (PPI) on rates of
enrolment and retention in clinical trials and explore how this varies with the context and …

Feasibility studies are increasingly undertaken in preparation for randomised controlled
trials in order to explore uncertainties and enable trialists to optimise the intervention or the …

Objective To develop an empirically based framework of the aspects of randomised
controlled trials addressed by qualitative research. Design Systematic mapping review of …

Background Telehealth (TH) and telecare (TC) interventions are increasingly valued for
supporting self-care in ageing populations; however, evaluation studies often report high …

Objective To examine the use of qualitative approaches alongside randomised trials of
complex healthcare interventions. Design Review of randomised controlled trials of …

Background In men with localised prostate cancer, conformal radiotherapy (CFRT) could
deliver higher doses of radiation than does standard-dose conventional radical external …

Implications for public health research of models and theories of disability : a scoping study
and evidence synthesis Page 1 This is a repository copy of Implications for public health …

Purpose To outline some of the challenges of mixed methods research and illustrate how
they can be addressed in health psychology research. Methods This study critically reflects …

Interviews are the most commonly used qualitative technique in health care settings. The
attraction of interview-based studies for practising clinicians is their apparent proximity to the …

Background Poor recruitment to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is a widespread
problem. Provision of interventions aimed at supporting or incentivising clinicians may …