Follow-up Protocols

  • Cohort Retention Protocol – Outlines the participant follow-up process from initial recruitment into the study to maintaining contact with the research participant throughout the duration of the study.
  • Home Visit Protocol – Provides guidelines and safety tips for instances when it is necessary to visit patient’s homes (e.g., scheduled home visit or when telephone and written correspondence produce no results).
  • Overcoming Follow-up Delay and Cancellation – Provides methods for reducing delayed and missed follow-up assessments, for example, communication tips for rescheduling the assessment and maintaining the participant’s participation in the study.

 

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