Recruitment Into a Cessation Trial Via the New Zealand Quitline: Many Benefits, Few Limitations

• DOI: 10.1375/jsc.3.1.30
• Publication Date: 2014-11-19T08:23:49Z
• Authors: Chris Bullen; Colin Howe; Michele Grigg; Frances Phillips; Rose Silcock; Marewa Glover; Hayden McRobbie; Robyn Whittaker
• Keywords: Quitline; Hotline

Abstract Objective: To report on the use of New Zealand Quitline for recruiting participants to a smoking cessation trial. Methods: Analysis data trial recruitment and randomisation. Results: 68% 26,369 callers over 12 months indicated an interest in taking part research, 28% whom met eligibility criteria intervention trial, assessed routinely collected at registration. Of these, 1317 (26%) were contacted by call back with 1027 (78%) agreeing take After further checking 851 people randomised. Weighting calls ensured that 25% Maori. Conclusions: Quitlines have good potential be effective means randomising into trials ensuring adequate representation underrepresented population groups.