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Table 2 Possible reasons for non-participation of eligible patients

From: Towards improving diagnosis of memory loss in general practice: TIMeLi diagnostic test accuracy study protocol

Potential barrier to recruitment

How we will address this

GP factors

Not thinking of the study when it is relevant

Computer prompts when relevant problem code entered

Being too busy to discuss it with patients

Computer prompt to record this

Believing that a patient is not suitable

Computer prompt to record this

Patient factors

Difficulty accessing research clinic [day, time, travel]

Provide transport if needed, range of clinics on different days and times

Other health issues

Allow people to rearrange appointment if needed

Wanting time to decide

Allow people time to think and call back

No clear reason but declined

Computer prompt to record study declined