Qualitative responses for consistency

In the qualitative feedback, respondents suggested they had experienced no change or a decrease in consistency. Site variability and inconsistency were viewed as the primary barrier to consistency in study set-up.

Wider site issues were also highlighted in the responses received, including perceived issues with sponsors not understanding site targets.

Consistency

Commercial vs non-commercial responses for consistency

Question 8a – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up at NHS or HSC sites

430 people answered this question.

8a - commercial vs non-commercial
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Question 8b – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up across non-NHS or HSC sites

376 people answered this question.

8b - commercial vs non-commercial
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Question 8c – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up from sponsors

396 people answered this question.

8c - commercial vs non-commercial
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Question 8d – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up from regulators

396 people answered this question.

8d - commercial vs non-commercial
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Question 8e – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up across the UK

400 people answered this question.

8e - commercial vs non-commercial
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Sites vs applicants responses for consistency

Question 8a – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up at NHS or HSC sites

430 people answered this question.

8a - sites vs applicants
Long description

Question 8b – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up across non-NHS or HSC sites

376 people answered this question.

8b - sites vs applicants
Long description

Question 8c – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up from sponsors

396 people answered this question.

8c - sites vs applicants
Long description

Question 8d – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up from regulators

396 people answered this question.

8d - sites vs applicants
Long description

Question 8e – Generally, how consistent was your experience of study set-up across the UK

400 people answered this question.

8e - sites vs applicants
Long description
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