Patient recruitment
Patient Recruitment
Patient recruitment (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt rɪˈkruːtmənt/) refers to the process of identifying and enrolling individuals into a clinical trial. This process is a critical aspect of clinical research and can significantly impact the timeline, cost, and overall success of a trial.
Etymology
The term "patient recruitment" is derived from the words "patient", from the Latin patiens, meaning 'one who suffers', and "recruitment", from the French recrute, meaning 'to replenish'. Together, they describe the process of enrolling individuals who are suffering from a particular condition into a clinical trial.
Process
Patient recruitment typically involves several steps:
- Identification: Potential participants are identified based on the eligibility criteria of the trial. This can be done through patient databases, medical records, or physician referrals.
- Screening: Identified individuals are screened to ensure they meet all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria for the trial.
- Consent: Individuals who pass the screening process are provided with information about the trial and must give their informed consent before they can be enrolled.
- Enrollment: Once consent is obtained, the individual is officially enrolled in the trial and becomes a participant.
Challenges
Patient recruitment is often one of the most challenging aspects of conducting a clinical trial. Common challenges include:
- Finding eligible participants: It can be difficult to find individuals who meet the specific eligibility criteria for a trial.
- Obtaining informed consent: Ensuring that potential participants fully understand the trial and its potential risks and benefits can be a complex process.
- Retention: Once enrolled, keeping participants engaged and committed to the trial can be challenging.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patient recruitment
- Wikipedia's article - Patient recruitment
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