2014
DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-182
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Using marketing theory to inform strategies for recruitment: a recruitment optimisation model and the txt2stop experience

Abstract: BackgroundRecruitment is a major challenge for many trials; just over half reach their targets and almost a third resort to grant extensions. The economic and societal implications of this shortcoming are significant. Yet, we have a limited understanding of the processes that increase the probability that recruitment targets will be achieved. Accordingly, there is an urgent need to bring analytical rigour to the task of improving recruitment, thereby increasing the likelihood that trials reach their recruitmen… Show more

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“…Effective techniques for recruiting hard to reach populations like pregnant smokers include providing an incentive [18][19][20][21] and targeting recruitment messages and materials to the population [5,[22][23][24]. Using emotion to frame messages may be an effective form of targeting.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Effective techniques for recruiting hard to reach populations like pregnant smokers include providing an incentive [18][19][20][21] and targeting recruitment messages and materials to the population [5,[22][23][24]. Using emotion to frame messages may be an effective form of targeting.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…By suggesting how to tailor and place messages to engage intended audiences, the seven parts of this model conceptualise how to promote perceived benefit and reduce the barriers, Galli et al. () describe how the 7Ps Marketing Mix usefully informed the design of recruitment to the Text2Stop study. The marketing approach highlighted the importance of learning and adapting strategies through monitoring of recruitment progress.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, as Galli et al. () suggest, constant monitoring of recruitment patterns and consultation with potential participants are needed to react dynamically to participants' changing appraisals.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Design: Double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial. (Galli et al, 2014;NSMC, 2011) Product: the intervention which is designed to meet the needs of the target audience, and competition to the intervention. In this instance, the NEAT trial is the product.…”
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confidence: 99%