Hannibal Regional’s Post

A trial’s failure to retain patients can have significant implications for the study's progress and outcomes, including delayed timelines, reduced statistical relevancy, data bias, and increased costs. And yet, a staggering number of today’s clinical trials are unable to retain their patients. To reduce patient dropout, take a hard look at the study design and consider where you can improve in the following areas: Patient communication: effective ongoing communication with participants regarding study expectations, procedures, potential benefits, and risks can increase commitment. Patient-centricity: convenient scheduling can reduce the burden of site visits and enhance retention. Personalized support: regular contact with participants through dedicated study coordinators or nurses can increase engagement, address queries, and mitigate reasons for dropout. Patient education: studies show that when educating patients about their contribution to medical research, the potential impact of the trial, and the value of their continued participation can motivate retention. Incentives: compensation for travel expenses or participation rewards, can help offset the burdens associated with trial participation and improve retention rates. Yonalink offers several solutions to combat trial dropouts, including user-friendly, adjustable eConsent options, convenient submission of eCRFs via the Yonalink app, and user-focused reminders to make sure that patients are on top of their trial participation at all times. Want to hear learn more about how Yonalink can help improve the retention rate in your next trial? Be in touch! #patientretention #patientcentricity #clinicaltrials

Are Clinical Trials Safe? Every clinical trial must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure risks are minimized and benefits are maximized. The IRB, which includes doctors, nurses, statisticians, and community advocates, ensures each trial is ethical and protects your rights. Federal regulations require all institutions conducting biomedical research to have an IRB that periodically reviews the research for safety. Once approved, the study organizers follow a detailed protocol outlining the trial's procedures. You will be informed of the full protocol before joining any clinical trial.

🌍 Championing Diversity and Integrity in Clinical Trials at Superior Clinical Research 🌍 In a diverse world, clinical research should reflect the tapestry of individuals it aims to serve. At Superior Clinical Research, our core mission is clear: to increase diversity in clinical trials, promote integrity, provide transparency, and foster community trust. 🔬 Why is this mission critical? *Reflection of Reality: Our research teams mirror the vibrant diversity of our community, ensuring that clinical trials benefit all populations. *Underserved Focus: We take deliberate steps to reach out to underserved individuals, ensuring that they have access to cutting-edge treatments and medical innovations. *Transparent Practices: Transparent operations build trust, and trust is the cornerstone of effective and ethical research that genuinely serves the community. 🤝 We are more than researchers; we advocate inclusivity and trust in medical advances. By consciously including diverse populations in our studies, we're compiling data that will inform the healthcare industry, leading to better treatments for everyone. 🌐 Join us in creating a future where everyone has a voice in the advancements shaping our health and world. Learn more about our vision and how you can join the movement toward inclusive and trustworthy clinical research at https://lnkd.in/g7eER4Gg #DiversityInResearch #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareIntegrity #CommunityTrust #InclusiveHealthcare #SuperiorClinicalResearch #Researchsite

Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, is out now 📢 In the rest of our chat, Rodney talks about the long-term outlook for the clinical placement shortage crisis and what medical laboratories can learn from other industries. We also discuss the post-pandemic boom in funding and resources into the medical laboratory and the need to keep up the relationships forged during COVID-19. Read or watch it below 👇 https://lnkd.in/erf275rx

Study Coodinators are the backbone of Clinical Research! Without them, conducting clinical trials would not even be possible. Salute to all the CRCs out there in the Clinical Research World! #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearchcoordinator #bwicr #patientengagement #jackofalltrades

ITPs should check out the recent updates to the eligibility criteria for Practice Ready Ontario. Another big step for Family Medicine across the province and an exciting time for the team at Touchstone Institute 🩺🎉 #PracticeReadyAssessment #InternationallyTrainedPhysicians #Ontario #FamilyMedicine

After a long week on the wards, how do I find any energy to keep up with the latest medical evidence? *Disclaimer* don't want to read the post? No worries - but if you're a clinician, click the link. I'm 99% sure it'll make you a more confident and engaged doctor. This is one of things I really struggled with after leaving medical school. All my clinical colleagues will recognise how little time we have for professional development - it's all about putting out fires! Unfortunately that limits our ability to keep up with the rapidly developing changes in our field. When I stumbled upon EvidenceAlerts late in my F1 year - I felt I was going backwards in a lot of ways. I knew my local guidelines inside out, but had no time to comb through the vast array of medical journals to find papers which might be relevant to me. EvidenceAlerts is a free service which sends you an email weekly/fortnightly/monthly with the biggest papers in any are of medicine you can think of! In an age of algorithms trying to read our mind, this website lets you personalise what you get notifications about, your current level of expertise in the field and lets you tweak your notifications at any time. I use it to: - Keep up with the biggest papers in paediatrics, wherever they're published - Find interesting papers to present at journal club - Keep up with developments across other fields - you never know when you might need them! Let me know if this helps you out or if you have any tools you like to use to keep up to date with the latest in your area of practice.

Meet Karen McIntyre MSc Clinical Trials, VP, Global Site Alliances and Launch Excellence. Karen's background in nursing makes her acutely aware of the importance of engaging with sites to better understand burdens on patients and families and develop strategies to address them. In this Clinical Trials Arena article, Karen shares her insights on the use of electronic investigator site files (eISFs) ─ how these types of technologies need to evolve so site staff can spend less time on technology and more time with patients. https://lnkd.in/entXFFPC

Clinical trials aim to involve patients and research sites effectively, but there's often a disconnect between these aims and how sponsors conduct trials. A survey by WCG Avoca highlighted this gap, revealing that potential patients have reservations about trials, while actual participants have positive experiences. Bridging this divide requires informative education about trials and greater patient involvement. Interestingly, the survey emphasized the significance of including site staff, such as doctors and nurses, in the trial process. They express eagerness to contribute to medical advancements but often feel unheard and overwhelmed. Although sponsors claim to design trials with patients in mind, only a small fraction believe sponsors genuinely consider the viewpoints of site staff. The article suggests that site staff feedback is essential, particularly during trial protocol design. Clear instructions and fair compensation are pivotal concerns for them. Sponsors should prioritize seeking input from a diverse range of voices, including those outside of prominent academic centers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewprmpNw