Three barriers to participation of minoritized communities in clinical research, and how to overcome them
We know that barriers to participation continue to persist, but what are they, and what can we do to overcome them?
Strategic patient retention — how do we enable participants to stay on clinical research studies?
Read on, to discover our 5 tips on strategic patient retention
Navigating the uncharted: my rare disease reality
This blog explores Leanne’s rare disease experience and highlights the importance of raising awareness and improving the experiences of 300 million people living with a rare disease worldwide.
Introducing our new series: The A–Z of Health Research Equity
Health research equity at COUCH Health is defined by our passion to push for health research that is designed and conducted with and for patients. That sounds great, but what does it mean in practice?
Dr Heidi Green will get into the details in our new series, The A–Z of Health Research Equity.
A–Z of Health Research Equity: A is for Accessibility
To kick off the A-Z of Health Research Equity blog series, Dr Heidi Green starts with “A is for Accessibility”, unpacking the importance of making health research accessible and provides her top tips for improving the accessibility of your own research.
Ethics 101: The ethics of diversity in clinical trials
Explore the ethical considerations in recruiting diverse participants for clinical trials, focusing on preventing exploitation, guaranteeing equitable benefits, and respecting cultural differences, while building trust through transparency and engagement.
A–Z of Health Research Equity: B is for Biology
We’re back with the next instalment in our fortnightly A-Z of Health Research Equity Series- B for Biology. Read now to understand our approach to inclusive and equitable health research at COUCH Health.
Beyond the veil: Unravelling implicit bias and the Muslim experience
Dive into the critical issue of implicit bias in healthcare, understanding its impact on the Muslim community within the wider narrative of under-served groups facing healthcare disparities. This blog uncovers the layers of mistrust and barriers to clinical trial participation, guiding toward more inclusive healthcare practices.
Leveraging social media and influencers for ethical clinical trial recruitment
Explore how social media platforms and influencers are revolutionising clinical trial recruitment, focusing on ethical engagement strategies and the role in enhancing recruitment diversity.
A-Z of Health Research Equity: C is for Co-Creation
Read the blog to learn more about what is co-creation and how to implement this into your practices with patients and health research
