Factors assessed in the first year of a longitudinal study predict subsequent study visit compliance: the TEDDY study

ConclusionsSociodemographic variables, maternal characteristics —including study satisfaction—and fathers’ participation in the first year of a longitudinal study were associated with subsequent study visit compliance in a sample of children genetically at-risk for T1D followed for 4 years. This information can inform future strategies designed to improve study visit compliance in longitudinal pediatric studies.Trial registration: NCT00279318, 06/09/2004.
Source: European Journal of Medical Research - Category: Research Source Type: research