Key result
Of 24,152 patients invited to telehealth trials, 82.9% did not accept, with 54.7% of active decliners citing a lack of access or skills to use the internet and/or computers.
Why the study?
Why do patients decline to participate in telehealth trials?
Cross-Sectional (n=24,152)
Yes
Why do patients decline to participate in telehealth trials?
A large proportion of patients decline participation in telehealth trials primarily due to lack of internet access or computer skills, highlighting the need for technological support to improve engagement.
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Telehealth trials risk excluding digitally disadvantaged patients; leaves open need for targeted support strategies in cardiovascular research.
Foster et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Depression or raised cardiovascular disease risk (n=24,152). Telehealth trial invitation vs. Accepted invitation was evaluated on Non-acceptance of study invitation. Of 24,152 patients invited to telehealth trials, 82.9% did not accept, with 54.7% of active decliners citing a lack of access or skills to use the internet and/or computers.
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