Improving the patient-reported outcome sections of clinical trial protocols: a mixed methods evaluation of educational workshops.

Madeleine T KingMargaret-Ann TaitRachel CampbellFabiola MüllerClaudia RutherfordCorinna BeckmoreSophie ChimaDanette LangbeckerJoanne ShawRebecca Mercieca-Bebber

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)

Although participants were highly satisfied with these workshops, the completeness of PRO protocol content generally did not improve. Additional knowledge translation efforts are needed to assist protocol writers address SPIRIT-PRO guidance and avoid research waste that may eventuate from sub-optimal PRO protocol content.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
anti inflammatory
study protocol
healthcare
heavy metals
quality improvement
phase ii
municipal solid waste