Table 3 Summary table describing reasons for non-participation
From: Education and support needs during recovery in acute respiratory distress syndrome survivors
Reasons for non-participation | Number of non-participants n = 39 (%) |
|---|---|
Inability to obtain a translator | 2 (5) |
Medically unwell/in hospital | 1 (2.5) |
Deceased at time of contact | 4 (10) |
Not interested in participation | 9 (23.5) |
Failure to respond despite three repeated attempts to contact by telephone | 23 (59) |