Table 5 Summary of opinions in the group regarding the value of clinical studies and factors potentially influencing participation
Question | Yes % (n) | Don’t know % (n) | No % (n) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Do you think research studies are useful? | 91.6 (1819) | 7.8 (155) | 0.6 (11) | 1985 |
Would you be willing to take part in research studies? | 52.8 (1052) | 30.5 (608) | 16.7 (332) | 1992 |
Would a recommendation to take part in research studies by public institutions such as German Cancer Aid or the German Cancer Society influence your willingness to take part? | 33.4 (634) | 32.7 (622) | 33.9 (645) | 1901 |
Would financial compensation influence your willingness to take part? | 11.6 (223) | 24.1 (462) | 64.3 (1233) | 1918 |
Do you think that declining to take part in research studies could have negative effects on the treatment you receive? | 2.6 (50) | 23.8 (458) | 73.6 (1418) | 1926 |
Do you think that declining to take part in research studies could have negative effects on your relationship with the physician treating you? | 2.0 (38) | 22.9 (441) | 75.1 (1447) | 1926 |
Would you like to receive more information about clinical studies that are available? | 29.1 (548) | 17.5 (330) | 53.3 (1003) | 1881 |
Is the availability of research studies at our hospital one reason why you came here for treatment? | 7.8 (149) | 5.1 (98) | 87.1 (1673) | 1920 |