The challenge of recruiting people with schizophrenia to a health promotion trial

British Journal of General Practice

Margaret Abbott¹  Liz Walker¹  Antony Arthur¹  Gillian Doody¹ 

[1] Windmill Practice, Sneinton, Nottingham

关键词: coronary disease;    feasibility studies;    mental health;    pilot projects;    schizophrenia;   

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学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

People with schizophrenia have an increased risk of coronary heart disease. This pilot study tested the feasibility of carrying out a randomised controlled trial to compare coronary heart disease prevention for this population through an enhanced occupational therapy support intervention versus a practice-based intervention. Difficulty in deciding whether to take part meant that 123 visits were made to 25 people with 12 ultimately providing informed consent. Participants' discussion at a subsequent focus group (n = 3) suggested a poor understanding of the study process. Distrust of randomisation suggests that randomised controlled trials may not be the best way to evaluate community-based interventions for people with schizophrenia.

【 授权许可】

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