Table 2.

Summary of focus-group themes from patients and researchers.

Patients’ Subthemes	Themes	Researchers’ Subthemes
Information overload* Need for clarity regarding study purpose Study tasks as primary focus	Content of consent forms	Information overload Therapeutic misconception Need for clarity regarding study purpose, environment, and “big picture” Contradictions Alarm
Importance of personal interaction Feeling rushed and pressured Feeling disrespected and used	Experience of the informed consent process	Difficulty standardizing the process Those responsible for IC do not always understand the study purpose Dual roles
Show, not just tell Decrease pressure Encourage asking questions Promote patient engagement Provide opportunities to learn about technology Do not replace personal touch	Potential of technology	Possibilities Challenges and needs Concerns about IRB barriers
		Need for more lay input on informed consent**

^*Bold indicates areas of overlap.

^**Research groups only; no subthemes.