A methodological study investigating factors influencing the recruitment and attrition of participants in palliative care research.
Background: Clinical palliative care research is challenging because of low recruitment and high attrition rates, although clinical research is much needed to improve the care provided. Aims: To identify key barriers for recruitment and main reasons for attrition in palliative care research. Methods...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Palliative Nursing Vol. 32; no. 8; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Aug2026
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