Table 3 Sequence of recruitment and informed consent process
Stage | When | Activity |
|---|---|---|
1 | 3 weeks pre-field work | send recruitment guidelines; staff begin identifying potential participants |
2 | on site | staff enquire if patient is interested in hearing about study |
3 | on-site | staff introduce IMPAKT interviewer to interested person, or provides patient contact details |
4 | on-site | interviewer explains project to patient, provides patient information sheet |
5 | on-site | interviewer re-visits patient, if willing to participate, they nominate interview time |
6 | on-site | interviewer meets and speaks with patient, completes informed consent paperwork |
7 | home base | send transcript of interview to participant, including letter of thanks; 6 weeks to amend |