Bereaved Relatives

Uses

Benefits

Dosage & preparation

Risks & contraindications

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Most survey relatives (73%) were unaware that their family member had participated in research while in hospital. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Social media recruitment for bereaved relative interviews yielded a 54% imposter rate, creating a significant methodological challenge. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Just over half of survey relatives (55%) wanted further information about their family member's research involvement. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Most interviewed relatives preferred to be contacted early, generally within 1 to 7 days after death. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Bereaved relatives generally preferred written communication over an unexpected telephone call, which they felt could cause emotional shock. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Some relatives felt that knowing their family member's research participation may have helped others could provide comfort after a death. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study