Table 2.
Motivation of participants to consent (n = 468, multiple responses possible)
| Item no. | Concept | Motivational item | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M01 | Altruism | Support of research in general | 403 (86.1) |
| M02 | Helping all future patients | 315 (67.3) | |
| M03 | Reciprocity | Returning own benefit from research | 339 (72.4) |
| M04 | Solidarity | Helping future patients with same disease | 328 (70.1) |
| M05 | Feeling connected with future patients | 189 (40.4) | |
| M06 | Gratitude | Gratitude towards doctors | 214 (45.7) |
| M07 | Other | Hope for personal benefit | 153 (32.7) |
| M08 | Knowing of others who consented | 16 (3.4) | |
| M09 | Worry about disadvantages when not consenting | 4 (0.9) | |
| M10 | No specific reasons | 41 (8.8) |