‘Lessons learned’ from trialists who adapted a complex intervention for remote delivery within a trial as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review
Suitability of an intervention for remote delivery depends not only on whether it is originally delivered via a digital technology, but also the extent to which it requires human facilitation and support. Privacy and safety concerns in the home environment could impact trial participation in a remotely delivered intervention. Further research is needed to explore how trialists can effectively prepare for and manage the challenges of remote intervention delivery. Guidance developed to support adaptation of an intervention for remote delivery within a trial should be specific to the mode of delivery used.
Authors
- Samuel G. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1983-4470)
- Ella Howes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8488-1073)
- Amanda Farrin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2876-0584)
- Lisa Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4255-9609)
- Katie Gillies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7890-2854)
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- University of Bath (GB)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trials
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-09145-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- University of Leeds
- Medical Research Council