Table 3 Main themes identified from open-ended question, with illustrative quotes
Theme | Illustrative quote |
|---|---|
Time constraints | "I intended to try to recruit patients but I think there is too much going on during the consultation to assess LBP that to add to it by discussing a 'study' would have been information overload. So unfortunately, recruiting for your study was the first thing to go - just not enough time for everything in general practice." |
Few eligible patients | "Most of my patients have chronic LBP and were not eligible for the study. Only a couple I encountered who were eligible." |
Forgot to recruit patients | "It probably would have helped to have a few reminder emails. I tried to make myself remember by putting up a sign at eye level beside my computer, but that didn't help." |
Confusion about recruitment strategies | "All the documentation and stamps arrived. My understanding was that your researcher or office would contact our office manager to explain the study. This did not occur. I was left without direction." |
Lack of patient interest | "Few patients were approached and not interested, then I lost the interest." |
Lack of patient incentives | "Suggest a free physiotherapy appointment/or better still a $30 petrol voucher for their time if complete survey. You would be inundated." |