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Table 2 Summary of Themes

From: Clinical research stakeholders’ experiences of clinical research during COVID-19: a qualitative study

Theme

Sub-theme

Theme 1: The challenging COVID-19 clinical research landscape

1.a. COVID-19 exposure and transmission fears

 

1.b. Presentation of a deteriorating patient cohort

 

1.c. Research value

Theme 2: Clinical research communication barriers

2.a. Trust and rapport development

 

2.b. Time implications

Theme 3: Clinical research adaptations and learnings

3.a. Adaptability, flexibility and accessibility of clinical research engagement

 

3.b. Learning opportunities

 

3.c. Sources of support