Table 2.
Health Literate Characteristics of Clinical Trial Sites (N=233)
| Available for English-speaking patients n (%) | Available for non-English-speaking patients n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| COMMMUNICATION (WRITTEN AND VERBAL) | ||
| Consent forms | 23 (100) | 167 (71.7) |
| Supplementary information about clinical trials (both types available) | 112 (48.1) | 52 (22.3) |
| Summaries of studies | 153 (65.7) | 78 (33.5) |
| Frequently asked questions sheets about studies | 144 (61.8) | 79 (33.9) |
| Any materials to facilitate recruitment into clinical trials | 186 (79.8) | 61 (26.3) |
| Directions to study site | 105 (45.1) | 39 (16.8) |
| Appointment reminder cards | 161 (69.1) | 41 (17.6) |
| Professional interpretation services | n/a | 151 (64.8) |
| OUTREACH | ||
| Outreach efforts (both types used) | 105 (45.1) | n/a |
| Presentations to community, social and service groups, churches | 117 (50.2) | n/a |
| Participation in community health fairs or cancer awareness days | 160 (68.7) | n/a |