Research method issue: recruiting and retaining subjects in a research study

Nurse Res. 2008;15(3):12-25. doi: 10.7748/nr2008.04.15.3.12.c6453.

Abstract

This article considers recruitment and retention of study subjects, two vital elements of the research process. Using as an example a Canadian programme to engage older people in physical activity Philippe Voyer, Sylvie Lauzon, Johanne Collin and Sandy O'Brien Cousins describe how these twin challenges can be addressed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Canada
  • Decision Trees
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Human Experimentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nursing Homes
  • Nursing Research / organization & administration*
  • Patient Compliance / psychology*
  • Patient Dropouts
  • Patient Selection*
  • Planning Techniques
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
  • Research Design*
  • Research Subjects / psychology*
  • Research Subjects / supply & distribution

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs