2.7 Participant Travel
In this section you need to enter information about patient travel including the distance that they travel for trial visits and the modes of transport used.
Do you want to enter individual country profiles?
Here you have the option to enter different travel profiles for each country defined in the trial.
If you select 'No' that you do not wish to enter individual country profiles you will be using a default single travel profile that applies to all countries.
If you select 'Yes' you would like to enter individual country profiles a table will appear lower down the screen which you will need to fill in.
Do you have average participant travel data?
Per country in the trial you will now have the option to enter the average participant travel data.
If you select 'No' the table will show the default travel mode value, this can affect the confidence score when calculating results.
If you select 'Yes' you are able to enter percentage averages for each mode of transport. A blue progress bar will assist to ensure all data entered equals 100%
The transport options available are:
- Aeroplane (domestic)
- Aeroplane (long haul)
- Bike / Walk
- Bus
- Car
- Coach
- Electric Car
- Light Rail / Tram
- National Rail
- Taxi
Long-haul flights are defined as journeys covering a distance of 7,400 km or more.
Do you know the average round trip distance travelled?
In this field you need to enter the average round trip distance travelled, from the dropdown you have the option of miles or kilometres (km).
Note: If you have specified that your trial takes part in different countries you will have to repeat the process for each country's travel profile.