Healthy Skepticism Library item: 5288

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Publication type: Journal Article

Murphy E, Spiegal N, Kinmonth AL.
'Will you help me with my research?' Gaining access to primary care settings and subjects.
Br J Gen Pract 1992 Apr 01; 42:(357):162-5
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/utils/lofref.fcgi?PrId=3494&uid=1586554&db=PubMed&url=http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=1586554

Abstract:

This paper is concerned with the negotiation of agreement to carry out research in primary care settings. It is argued that this is a key part of any research project, and that careful handling of this process will not only improve response rates, but will also often enhance the quality of the data obtained. A number of strategies for negotiating access are proposed which have been developed and applied in primary care settings. These strategies depend on creating a sense of collective ownership of projects between researchers and participants which contributes to the successful completion of the projects and provides a positive atmosphere for further collaboration.

Keywords:
Family Practice Humans Interprofessional Relations Negotiating* Primary Health Care/methods* Research Design* Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't