Communication Strategy

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Highlighted claims

• The study recommends offering relatives a choice to receive information about research participation rather than automatically disclosing it or remaining silent. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Communication with bereaved relatives should occur soon after death, preferably within a week, and include contact details for relevant staff. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Future emergency and critical care trial protocols should include a transparent and sensitive communication pathway specifying timing, responsible team, written materials, and follow-up options for bereaved relatives. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Written communication was valued by relatives because it allowed them to read information at a time of their choosing and revisit details. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Relatives did not want partial information from a person unable to explain the study and required access to someone who could answer their questions. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study
• Interviewees did not express a strong preference for which team should communicate, as long as it happened promptly and the staff could answer questions. — Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study