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. 2023 Feb 10;25:e42507. doi: 10.2196/42507

Table 2.

Spectrum of consent models reported (N=75).

Type of consent Frequency, n (%)
Broad open—existing data and PHIa do not require additional consent for use 11 (15)
Broad controlled—if consent is provided, data will only be used by approved investigators 4 (5)
Broad tiered, menu, or meta—consent process allows participants to select the types of research for which their PHI can be used 3 (4)
Dynamic consent—consent process allows participants to set and change their consent preferences through a secure platform 8 (11)
General denial—consent is required by participants on a per-use basis 2 (3)
Multiple consent models reported 7 (9)
Consent model not reported 40 (53)

aPHI: personal health information.