Date of Award
Summer 8-2009
Degree Type
Internship Practicum Report
Degree Name
Master of Science
Field of Study
Clinical Research Management
Department
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Patricia Gwirtz
Abstract
The goal of this project was to reveal what factors affect the willingness of a primary care physician to refer patients to clinical research trials in the Fort Worth area. 50 physicians were contacted and provided with a survey consisting of 14 questions. There was a 26% return rate for the survey, and the participating physicians had an average of 25.15 years in practice. The idea of clinical research is considered to be essential and not a risk among primary care physicians. The biggest obstacle for referrals appears to be based upon the lack of information available to physicians; clinical investigators need to engage the physicians with up to date information regarding any clinical trials that are being conducted.
Recommended Citation
Orozco, R.
,
"Factors Affecting Referrals from Primary Care Physicians to Clinical Research Trials." Fort Worth, Tx: University of North Texas Health Science Center;
(2009).
http://digitalcommons.hsc.unt.edu/theses/41