Audiovisual Augmentation of Electronic Consent to Improve Consent Rates and Comprehension: A Randomized - Summary - MDSpire

Audiovisual Augmentation of Electronic Consent to Improve Consent Rates and Comprehension: A Randomized

  • By

  • Pishoy Gouda

  • LáShauntá Glover

  • Aarti Kenjale

  • Karen Chiswell

  • Tyler Erickson

  • Benjamin Goldstein

  • Michelle Kelsey

  • Jamie Roberts

  • Eric D. Peterson

  • Manesh Patel

  • George Truskey

  • Svati Shah

  • Pamela S. Douglas

  • Adam J. Nelson

  • Neha J. Pagidipati

  • April 30, 2026

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Objective:

To explore the effects of various audiovisual augmented e-consent strategies on participant comprehension and consent rates within the RESILIENCE cohort study.

Key Findings:
  • Audiovisual aids improved participant comprehension of the consent process.
  • Different formats of video content (patient vs. physician vs. animation) were tested for effectiveness.
  • The study emphasized tailoring content to underrepresented populations, which is crucial for enhancing engagement.
Interpretation:

The use of audiovisual tools in the e-consent process significantly enhances understanding and engagement, potentially leading to higher participation rates in research studies.

Limitations:
  • Participants were not blinded to their treatment group, which may introduce bias.
  • The study relied on self-reported comprehension, which may affect the reliability of the findings.
Conclusion:

Audiovisual tools in electronic consent processes can improve comprehension and may enhance participant engagement in clinical research.

Original Source(s)

Audiovisual Augmentation of Electronic Consent to Improve Consent Rates and Comprehension: A Randomized

  • by Pishoy Gouda, LáShauntá Glover, Aarti Kenjale, Karen Chiswell, Tyler Erickson, Benjamin Goldstein, Michelle Kelsey, Jamie Roberts, Eric D. Peterson, Manesh Patel, George Truskey, Svati Shah, Pamela S. Douglas, Adam J. Nelson, Neha J. Pagidipati

  • April 30, 2026

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