The role of the contact at each site was to receive the packs, disseminate the packs to therapists, check the packs after completion and return them by postage paid envelope.
Of the 180 patients approached in the present study, there were 16 refusals (recruitment rate = 0.91); another 27 patients which had been discharged from the hospital could not be reached to complete their questionnaires (completion and return rate = 85%).
Participation in this study will be completely voluntary, where the completion and return of the questionnaire will be taken as consent.
LSRs developed rapidly after application of ingenol mebutate gel, peaked in severity shortly after completion of treatment, and returned to near baseline levels 2 weeks later.
Completion and return of the questionnaire (either partially or completely) was taken as consent to participate as outlined in the information sheet provided to students.
They take less time to complete, are less burdensome for patients, and have higher rates of completion and return.
The completion and return of the self-administered questionnaire was considered as informed consent.
RESULTS: Subjects showed good compliance with scheduled completion and return of the daily diaries.
The Participant Information Sheet, as well as the first page of the questionnaire clearly stated that the completion and return of the questionnaire and submission of the computerised test was taken as consent.
