Table 4.

Summary of OHRP consent element and total information discussed scores

OHRP elements of informed consent	Mean (SD)
Explanation of the purposes of the research	4.7 (5.0)
Expected duration of participation	4.1 (3.8)
Description of the procedures to be followed	4.0 (3.1)
Description of forseeable risks of participation	3.6 (3.0)
Description of forseeable benefits of participation	N/A
Disclosure of appropriate alternative procedures	N/A
Description of how the confidentiality of identifying records/materials will be maintained	3.0 (4.6)
Explanation of whom to contact with questions	6.6 (2.8)
Statement that participation is voluntary	2.6 (2.5)
Description of any additional costs for participating	3.3 (3.4)
Additional elements for tissue donation	2.7 (2.7)
Global Information Discussed Score	34.6 (22.8)

Each consent element had a possible maximum score of 10, with a maximum global score of 90