Process Evaluation

We're excited to share with you our very first published research paper! 🎉

Within the neoGASTRIC Trial, researchers explored a new way of obtaining parental consent, called a "verbal opt-out" approach. This method involves providing parents with important information and allowing them the choice to decline participation without needing to formally sign anything.

The study found that many parents and healthcare staff supported this approach, particularly as the trial was considered low-risk. However, it became clear that timing and clear communication were crucial, especially for families in the first few hours after the birth of their baby.

These insights will help shape how consent is managed in future neonatal research, ensuring that both parents and staff are comfortable and well-informed throughout the process.

You can read the full paper here: Parent and practitioner experiences of opt-out consent in neonatal intensive care: a mixed methods study within a trial

We are pleased to announce that the Process Evaluation has been successfully completed, with recruitment now closed.

Although recruitment has concluded, our team remains committed to advancing research in this area and will continue to update this page with relevant findings and publications.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact Kerry Woolfall at k.woolfall@liverpool.ac.uk

Thank you for your interest and support.