作者: Gemma Sinead Ryan
DOI: 10.7748/NR2013.09.21.1.35.E302
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摘要: Aim To review current literature and discuss the potential of online social networking to engage patients public recruit retain participants in clinical research. Background Online is becoming a large influence on people’s daily lives. Clinical research faces several challenges, with an increasing need for studies numbers participants, particularly under-served, under-represented hard reach groups communities. Data sources Searches were conducted using EMBASE, BNI, ERIC, CINAHL, PSYCHinfo databases Google Scholar identify any grey or unpublished that may be available. Review methods This methodology paper. Discussion/Conclusion Online successful, cost-effective efficient method by which target wide range communities, adolescents, young people underserved populations into quantitative qualitative research. Retention longitudinal could improved networks such as Facebook. Evidence indicates mixed approach recruitment traditional most effective. Implications practice/research Further required strengthen evidence available, especially dissemination through networks. Researchers should consider engaging public, also follow up participants.