Extrait

Background and study aims GPs are encouraged to screen people for health and emotional problems. However, we know little of how people feel about being screened and the impact of screening on their health and well-being. In order to find this out, we would like to conduct two short interviews with people over the telephone. Who can participate? Patients aged 18 and over at the participating 30 GP practices. What does the study involve? All participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. The participants in one group will be asked screening questions related to health and emotional problems whilst those in the other group will be asked similar questions at the follow-up interview in 7-10 days. The order in which people will be asked questions will be determined in advance at random (by chance). Selecting the order in which people are asked questions at random provides the best possible way for us to find out what, if any, effect this has. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? There is no intended benefit for those people who agree to take part in the study. The main disadvantage of taking part would be the inconvenience of two telephone interviews. These interviews would last no more than 15 minutes and would be held at a time of your choosing. We do not have any evidence that the screening questions you will be asked would cause you any discomfort or distress. However, if the questions cause distress then let us know. A support mechanism is in place. Where is the study run from? Imperial College London (UK). When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? From July 2006 to February 2009. Who is funding the study? Brent Primary Care Trust (UK). Who is the main contact? Dr Priya Bajaj [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Distress

Liens

• ictrp
• isrctn