Reducing the Burden of Research: a Feasibility Study of a Novel Online Study Design for use in a Multi-Centre Study.
Association of Breast Surgery ePoster Library. Godden A. 05/13/19; 257170; P128
Ms. Amy Godden
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Introduction: Participation in research is beneficial for patients and healthcare providers. Research can prove demanding at patient, clinician and trust level. Patient representatives are supportive of online research to overcome these challenges. We describe results from a pilot study assessing feasibility and acceptability of a novel online recruitment method, and the accuracy of patient-reported data collection. MethodsREC approved pilot study. A bespoke website was developed in a ‘one-day-hackathon' with a website design company. 100 women who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction from 2011-2016 were invited by letter containing the URL and a unique study ID. Once participants had completed the online consent process, access to online data entry pages (demographics, height, weight, treatment received and BREAST-Q) was granted. One hospital visit was required for a 3D surface image, also booked online. We performed real-time process evaluation. ResultsRecruitment rate was 30%. Of these, 79% completed the online process in an average of 22 minutes. The majority of drop-outs occurred between completing the BREAST-Q and booking photography. 100% completed the online BREAST-Q once started. Patient-reported clinical data was accurate (>95%) in 11/13 domains when compared to electronic records. Process evaluation demonstrated acceptability and provided feedback for minor alterations to the website design. Conclusions: The novel online study design is acceptable, feasible, and accurate. It is low burden for patients and staff enabling participation for patients with limited free time and for less research-intensive centres. The study design is scalable; we await ethical approval for multi-centre study usage.
Topic: Other
Introduction: Participation in research is beneficial for patients and healthcare providers. Research can prove demanding at patient, clinician and trust level. Patient representatives are supportive of online research to overcome these challenges. We describe results from a pilot study assessing feasibility and acceptability of a novel online recruitment method, and the accuracy of patient-reported data collection. MethodsREC approved pilot study. A bespoke website was developed in a ‘one-day-hackathon' with a website design company. 100 women who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction from 2011-2016 were invited by letter containing the URL and a unique study ID. Once participants had completed the online consent process, access to online data entry pages (demographics, height, weight, treatment received and BREAST-Q) was granted. One hospital visit was required for a 3D surface image, also booked online. We performed real-time process evaluation. ResultsRecruitment rate was 30%. Of these, 79% completed the online process in an average of 22 minutes. The majority of drop-outs occurred between completing the BREAST-Q and booking photography. 100% completed the online BREAST-Q once started. Patient-reported clinical data was accurate (>95%) in 11/13 domains when compared to electronic records. Process evaluation demonstrated acceptability and provided feedback for minor alterations to the website design. Conclusions: The novel online study design is acceptable, feasible, and accurate. It is low burden for patients and staff enabling participation for patients with limited free time and for less research-intensive centres. The study design is scalable; we await ethical approval for multi-centre study usage.
P128
Topic: Other
Introduction: Participation in research is beneficial for patients and healthcare providers. Research can prove demanding at patient, clinician and trust level. Patient representatives are supportive of online research to overcome these challenges. We describe results from a pilot study assessing feasibility and acceptability of a novel online recruitment method, and the accuracy of patient-reported data collection. MethodsREC approved pilot study. A bespoke website was developed in a ‘one-day-hackathon' with a website design company. 100 women who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction from 2011-2016 were invited by letter containing the URL and a unique study ID. Once participants had completed the online consent process, access to online data entry pages (demographics, height, weight, treatment received and BREAST-Q) was granted. One hospital visit was required for a 3D surface image, also booked online. We performed real-time process evaluation. ResultsRecruitment rate was 30%. Of these, 79% completed the online process in an average of 22 minutes. The majority of drop-outs occurred between completing the BREAST-Q and booking photography. 100% completed the online BREAST-Q once started. Patient-reported clinical data was accurate (>95%) in 11/13 domains when compared to electronic records. Process evaluation demonstrated acceptability and provided feedback for minor alterations to the website design. Conclusions: The novel online study design is acceptable, feasible, and accurate. It is low burden for patients and staff enabling participation for patients with limited free time and for less research-intensive centres. The study design is scalable; we await ethical approval for multi-centre study usage.
Topic: Other
Introduction: Participation in research is beneficial for patients and healthcare providers. Research can prove demanding at patient, clinician and trust level. Patient representatives are supportive of online research to overcome these challenges. We describe results from a pilot study assessing feasibility and acceptability of a novel online recruitment method, and the accuracy of patient-reported data collection. MethodsREC approved pilot study. A bespoke website was developed in a ‘one-day-hackathon' with a website design company. 100 women who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction from 2011-2016 were invited by letter containing the URL and a unique study ID. Once participants had completed the online consent process, access to online data entry pages (demographics, height, weight, treatment received and BREAST-Q) was granted. One hospital visit was required for a 3D surface image, also booked online. We performed real-time process evaluation. ResultsRecruitment rate was 30%. Of these, 79% completed the online process in an average of 22 minutes. The majority of drop-outs occurred between completing the BREAST-Q and booking photography. 100% completed the online BREAST-Q once started. Patient-reported clinical data was accurate (>95%) in 11/13 domains when compared to electronic records. Process evaluation demonstrated acceptability and provided feedback for minor alterations to the website design. Conclusions: The novel online study design is acceptable, feasible, and accurate. It is low burden for patients and staff enabling participation for patients with limited free time and for less research-intensive centres. The study design is scalable; we await ethical approval for multi-centre study usage.
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