Table 3 Differences between explanations given to older adults and those given to younger adults
Item | Older adults (%) | Younger adults (using psychosis services) (%) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Having an (electronic) health record | 42 | 64 | χ = 4, df = 1, P = 0.07 |
Benefits of research | 85 | 80 | χ = 0.29, df = 1, P = 0.78 |
Types of research | 15 | 55 | χ = 13, df = 1, P <0.001 |
Personalised example of research | 50 | 49 | χ = 0, df = 1, P = 1 |
Researchers have been ‘approved’ (by regulatory bodies) | 8 | 52 | χ = 16.5, df = 1, P <0.001 |
Researchers’ confidentiality | 46 | 36 | χ = 9, df = 1, P = 0.37 |
Researchers will identify you from the EHR | 65 | 62 | χ = 0.1, df = 1. P = 0.82 |
Researchers may contact you in future | 85 | 94 | χ = 2.5, df = 1, P = 0.21 |
C4C is voluntary | 46 | 85 | χ = 17.6, df = 1, P <0.001 |
Future studies are voluntary | 58 | 61 | χ = 0.09, df = 1, P = 0.82 |
Service user/carer can un-join the register (change their mind) | 38 | 70 | χ = 8.9, df = 1, P <0.001 |
Decision will not affect care | 18 | 33 | χ = 3.1, df = 1, P = 0.09 |
Can agree contact arrangements; that is, what/when/how contacted | 31 | 77 | χ = 23.7, df = 1, P <0.001 |
Ask whether they wish to join the register | 85 | 85 | χ = 0, df = 1, P = 0.1 |
Questions and concerns | 54 | 65 | χ = 1.1, df = 1, P = 0.36 |
Who to contact for further information | 19 | 59 | χ = 13.1, df = 1, P <0.001 |