Objectives of Recruitment

• Minimize non-response bias.

• Maximize adherence among participants.

• Minimize costs.

• Maximize generalizability.

Document Review Reassess Use contingency plan's Be patience

Non-study factors

IMPORTANCE OF RECRUITMENT

Resolution:1

Recruitment always takes longer than initially anticipated.

Provides eligible, adherent participants. Failures affect the “power” of a study. Delays can result in increases in cost, workload, and

pressure from funding agencies.

IMPORTANCE OF RECRUITMENTResolution:2 Plan

Monitor Evaluate Revise

Importance of Recruitment

STEPS IN RECRUITMENT

Developing a plan

Choosing strategies

Getting started

Running the operation

DEVELOPING A PLAN

Examine eligibility criteria

Know demographics of catchment area

Understand referral patterns

Search for competing studies

DEVELOPING A PLAN -1

Decide on staffing structure and number of personnel needed.

Involve personnel in planning. Train personnel adequately. Establish back-up system for staff

(cross-training; documentation). Employ a multi-disciplinary team. Recruitment staff is usually also

concerned with follow-up efforts.

DEVELOPING A PLAN -2

Numerical monthly goals are derived from target goals.

Use a timeline to introduce phases of recruitment, strategies and sources.

Establish “warning” levels for recruitment goals.

Implement a tracking system.

CHOOSING STRATEGIES Approach right consultancy

Media

Mass mailing

Mass screening

Accessibility

GETTING STARTED

Resolution:1 Designed in planning stage Implemented immediately Document all recruitment efforts Monitor short-and long-term goals Calculate yields and costs Provide rapid feedback Keep track of “negative” publicity

GETTING STARTED

Resolution:2

Develop a logo Brochure makes the first impression Should be eye-catching not eye-

straining Use a catchy picture and title Include purpose of study, phone

number, self-addressed response card

RUNNING THE OPERATION

Problems or lags can be identified.

Goals can be reassessed and changed.

New strategies can be implemented.

Continuation of eligibility process

SUMMARY

Recruitment process is key to success. Plan early for all activities. Multiple strategies in the target population are

best. Do your home work. Keep track of activities. Assess progress, revise plans as necessary. Treat participants as guest.

I HOPE THIS INFORMATION WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF RECRUITMENT

Thank you, SHEIKH RAHILA NAAZ