Perhaps one of the most potent motivators for participation is the altruistic desire to help others (Andresen, 1997). In addition to altruism, African Americans identified getting better care, newer treatments, free medications, and stipends as possible advantages for participation. They also identified missing work, changing their usual routine, not having child-care, treatment side effects, and being treated like a guinea pig as reasons for not participating (Kennedy & Burnett, 2007). Partnering with community-based agencies, using multimedia approaches, and ensuring cultural sensitivity have been reported to optimize recruitment (Taylor-Pilae & Froelicher, 2007). Staffileno and Coke (2006) reported that advertisements and flyers are successful for recruitment, but the importance of the community cannot be underestimated. They stated that establishing trust, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrating a strong sense of caring are essential.
Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations
According to Peplau, trust between the nurse and the person is essential in the nurse-patient relationship. The environment must be conducive for this trusting relationship to develop. In a research context, one of the key roles of the nurse is to provide the facts about the research study so that there is a clear understanding of the person’s participation and to ensure that there is not undue anxiety.