Alan R. Tait|Terri Voepel?Lewis|Robert J. Levine
Using digital multimedia to improve parents’ and children's understanding of clinical trials
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan Medicine|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan Medicine|ArchieMD (United States)|Jackson Memorial Hospital
h3objectiveh3 data show many research subjects difficulty understanding study information using traditional paper consent documents study therefore designed evaluate effect interactive multimedia program improving parents children9s understanding clinical trial concepts participation h3methodsh3 parents n148 children n135 randomised receive information regarding clinical trials using either traditional paper format tf interactive ipad program ip inline exercises participants understanding information assessed using semistructured interviews prior pretest posttest receiving information participants also completed short survey assess perceptions information delivery satisfaction process h3resultsh3 regardless mode information delivery participants demonstrated improved pretest posttest understanding statistical differences parents posttest understanding tf ip groups children ip group significantly greater posttest understanding compared children tf group 1165 41 vs 885 41 28 14 42 018 scale 18complete understanding furthermore ip found significantly easier follow effective presenting information compared tf h3conclusionsh3 results demonstrated importance providing information regarding clinical trial concepts parents children importantly ability interactive multimedia improve understanding clinical trial concepts satisfaction information delivery particularly among children supports approach novel effective vehicle enhancing informed consent process