Recruitment and Behavioral Economic Strategies

Application of Behavioral Economic Strategies to Enhance Recruitment Into a Pediatric Randomized Clinical Trial

To determine the impact of the application of behavioral economic strategies on recruitment of pediatric patients into a randomized clinical trial assessing the impact of technology-based interventions on postoperative pain management.

Patients will be asked to watch one of two videos in either Phase 1 or Phase 2 relating to recruitment and fill out a survey to determine their likelihood to enroll in a research study. Patients 12-18 years of age presenting for surgery that requires postoperative admission and usually requires narcotic administration.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 12-18 years of age
• Patients able to read, understand, and speak English
• Patients undergoing surgery requiring postoperative admission
• Patients undergoing surgery that requires narcotic administration

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients outside of the age range
• Patients with history of developmental delay, uncontrolled psychiatric conditions, or neurological conditions (i.e., epilepsy, motion sickness, nausea/vomiting)
• History of severe vertigo or dizziness
• History of chronic pain
• Patients that use opioids or benzodiazepines chronically
• Patients with conditions that would preclude placement of a VR headset, including craniofacial abnormalities or undergoing surgeries of the head and neck.