participantburden
Participant burden refers to the demands placed on individuals who participate in research. It encompasses not only physical risks but also time commitments, travel, procedural requirements, emotional strain, privacy concerns, and other costs associated with participation. Burden is a key consideration in study design, ethics review, and the interpretation of study results, as it can affect recruitment, retention, and generalizability.
Components of burden include time spent on visits or assessments, the duration of procedures (such as biopsies
In ethical review, participant burden is weighed alongside potential benefits and risks. Researchers employ strategies to
Burden reporting varies across studies; some publications quantify burden through time estimates or participant-reported measures. Acknowledging