The challenge of recruiting people with schizophrenia to a health promotion trial
Walker, Liz
Walker, Liz
Abstract
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. © British Journal of General Practice.
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Date
2005
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Article
Subject
Coronary disease, Schizophrenia
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Abbott, M. D., Arthur, A. J., Walker, L. & Doody, G. (2005). The challenge of recruiting people with schizophrenia to a health promotion trial. British Journal of General Practice, 55 (517), pp.634-636.