Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients in Research Studies
Ruixiao Rachel Wang, Julie B. Schweitzer, Samantha Hernandez, Silvia C Molina, Theresa H.M. Keegan
Abstract
= 0.33). Future research and planned studies testing recruitment and retention strategies are needed to identify optimal, modern communication procedures to increase AYA participation and adherence. More education should be provided to AYAs to increase their knowledge of research studies and strengthen the connection between AYA cancer survivors and their health providers.
Topics & Concepts
OutreachMedicineYoung adultPhoneIncentiveRetention rateCancerGerontologyPsychologyFamily medicineInternal medicineLawComputer securityMicroeconomicsComputer sciencePolitical scienceEconomicsLinguisticsPhilosophyChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research