Table 1.

HIPAA Compliant Strategies for Initial Subject Contact.

Advertisements in newspapers, the radio and/or television

Physician, advanced practice nurse, and/or clinic staff referral

Electronic media advertisements

Flyers and pamphlets in clinics and surrounding community

Presentation at churches and/or advertisement in church bulletin

Presentation at support group and/or advertisement in newletter

Presentation at community or senior center

Recruitment booth at local health and wellness fairs

Snowball/Reactive recruitment