Cleveland Family Study
17.4 The In-Lab Visit
When participant arrives, identify yourself and show identification. Explain the purpose of the visit. Explain/obtain informed consent (if not already obtained). Be professional and courteous to your participant at all times. Help the participant feel at ease and comfortable. Explain all procedures before and as you do them.
Listed are some features that will assure a successful visit:
- Be courteous, professional, have ID.
- Be sensitive to participant's needs.
- Provide overview of the Sleep Study.
- Be patient / Be interested.
- Make sure he/she understands all aspects of study. Have subject demonstrate or repeat critical areas (e.g., detaching oximeter if needed).
- Provide participant with telephone number to call for "help".
- Schedule morning pick-up of the Eden-tec according to participant's needs.
- Keep a Positive Attitude.
- The participant’s comfort always comes before study needs.