Recruitment Procedures Research Articles

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The article considers the possibility of using the Moore finite automat approach to create 3D resumes in recruitment, segmentation, and personnel training procedures. In this paper, a 3D resume is considered as a document (for example, an HTML document) that represents person's professional achievements in three dimensions (interactive presentation – text documents, videos, and online testing). The use of the automaton is designed to automate the search for questions and tasks of an interactive resume, depending on the respondent's previous answers. In this case, minimizing the number of internal states of the automaton is used to avoid duplication of questions during such a search. To implement the task, there is used the Moore automaton which is based only on input actions. For staff testing, there are created sets of ques-tions or tasks. To each of the questions, there may be different ambiguous answers which do not fall under the operations of the logical data type but can be presented in the form of a scale of compliance with a certain established criterion. The minimization procedure itself is performed according to the Aufenkamp-Hohn algorithm. The paper solves the problem of minimizing the number of internal states of the automaton for creating a 3D resume and presents a conceptual scheme for implementing this tool for recruitment. The 3D resume is implemented on web platforms and can be used for comprehensive streaming testing of personnel selected for the needs of the organization, such as conducting a text survey or adding scanned educational documents or resumes, a survey with a video broadcast recording, solving problems or demonstrating skills using tools available on the web platform. The offered actions can be used to create automated recruitment, segmentation, and training systems implemented both on web platforms and as software products for recruiting companies and large enterprises.

Workforce globalisation, language and discourse

The globalisation of the labour market creates new challenges for organisations when hiring. This article addresses one such challenge that is rarely in the spotlight: the implications of the choice of a language proficiency test for non-native speakers by the hiring organisation. We use the UK National Health Service (NHS) recruitment practices as an example. With the help of a staged experiment, this practice-based study argues that the current international recruitment procedure to the NHS tends to underestimate some important differences between language as a formalised system of words and grammatical rules and discourse as ‘language in action’, causing the loss of staffing capacity. It follows from our analysis that when setting the requirements and objectives of a language test, the recruiting organisations need to consider more explicitly the social and cultural context in which their employees operate and the impact of this context on the communication demands faced by the staff.

A Study on Employees Opinion Towards Recruitment Procedure at Kotak Life Insurance In Madurai District

Due to rising trend of enterprise eco-system, there is a need for more agile Human Resource Management (HRM) changing entire HR landscape. The requirements of client organizations are changing with each passing day which requires day-today solutions from providers of Human Resource Management (HRM) services. The focus of e-HRM is to provide readymade solutions as per changing business requirements in addition to challenges faced due to cut- throat competition by organizations viz. workforce diversity, gender inequality, talent acquisition & retention, effective HR utilization. The current paper studies fast growing bank and its changing business needs and thereafter emergence of e-HRM as solution-provider to its fast changing business needs. The research study is qualitative in nature.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS "EMPLOYEE HIRING" ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Modern conditions leave an imprint on the interaction of the organization's employees, and consequently on the company's organizational culture. Individual characteristics of employees, in particular their value orientations, have a great influence on the stability of basic principles shared by the employees. An employee in an organization should be not only a professional in his field, but also be able to perceive the organizational culture and accept its changes if necessary. One of the main factors on which the quality of personnel depends is employee hiring. It is at this stage that the expectations of the individual and the ones of the organization regarding each other can be joined in order to prevent possible conflicts in the future. A competent recruitment and selection concept will give the organization the opportunity to be provided with highly qualified personnel focused on the main organizational goals and values in a timely manner. In this regard, the personnel recruitment process is one of the most significant in the organization. In the course of the research presented in the article, the main priorities of the value orientations for various workers categories – workers, employees, managers were identified. Based on the analysis, the authors formulate the conclusions on existence of certain organizational problems that arise as a result of the discrepancy between the value orientations of an individual employee and the organizational culture of the company as a whole. Based on the results of the identified problems, the authors give recommendations regarding organizing the recruitment procedure in order to provide the company with the maximum number of employees who will share the main organizational values, without putting their own opposite values as a counterbalance to them, since the strength of the organizational culture depends on it.

The Focus Group Must Go On: Lessons Learned from Conducting Virtual Focus Groups

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of challenges in conducting research with human subjects. In response, researchers have found creative ways to complete these studies using alternative methods that incorporate social distancing. Fortunately, numerous technologies exist today that allow individuals to connect with one another over short and long distances. The current study describes the development of LifeBio Memory: an app-based product that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve an existing life story intervention designed for persons living with dementia (PWD). Seven focus groups (n=35), originally planned in-person, were successfully converted to a virtual setting. Groups were hosted using a Zoom platform, lasted 75-90 minutes (Mean = 85; SD = 5.3), and consisted of participants from 14 different states: One group of community-dwelling PWDs with early-stage dementia (n=5); two groups of current and former users of the original LifeBio program (n=12); and four groups of residential care staff and directors (n=18). Virtual focus group delivery was determined to be an acceptable and feasible alternative to traditional in-person formats. Topics discussed in this poster will include: 1) recruitment procedures, 2) screening protocols, 3) methods for sharing materials, 4) guidance for providing technology support, and 5) communication strategies to increase retention. Further discussion will focus on challenges faced when collecting data in a virtual setting, tips for successful facilitation, advantages to using virtual alternatives, and other lessons learned from the virtual field.

Recruiting Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments for a Smartphone Intervention During COVID-19

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced numerous challenges to the global scientific community and has been particularly disruptive to the conduct of ongoing clinical trials. Gerontological studies that focus on older adults with cognitive impairments have endured additional challenges ranging from increased vulnerability of this group to COVID-19, thereby prohibiting study participation, to difficulties in participant engagement as a product of a worsening Digital Divide. The purpose of this talk is to describe the pandemic-related factors that have influenced recruitment and enrollment of older adults with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in an ongoing feasibility study of a physical activity smartphone app. We discuss the changes we made to recruitment procedures and the impact those changes have had on the success of enrolling individuals in the study. We conclude with a discussion of feasible strategies and procedural alterations moving forward that may facilitate achievement of enrollment goals.

Policy appropriation1 in teacher retention and attrition: the case of North-West Province

We report on the 2008 study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on teacher retention and attrition in South African public schools, with a focus on North-West Province. Data from the study show that some teachers prefer to leave the teaching profession for promotion posts in non-teaching areas within the education sector, while others leave the education sector altogether for the private sector. There is evidence though, that despite concerns about the adequacy of teacher supply, South Africa has enough teachers to meet current teacher demands. The estimated 5.5% teacher attrition rate, the insufficient production of teacher graduates by universities, and the increasing number of teachers ready and willing to leave the teaching profession should they receive better job offers, are unlikely to compromise the supply, or the current pool of teachers. The greatest threat to the retention of teachers in the teaching profession appears to be ways in which provincial and regional education offices appropriate teacher appointment policies and procedures. We argue that teacher recruitment and appointment procedures are open to abuse.

THE COMPANY's PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT SYSTEM: THEORY AND PRACTICE

The definition and essence of hiring personnel, the process of searching, selecting and hiring employees are revealed. A comparative analysis of the points of view of different authors on the recruitment procedure is carried out. The historical foreign experience of different countries in the field of recruitment formation is considered. It is indicated what makes the process more efficient, the need for the correct choice of technologies and selection methods, their adaptation is noted. The main focus is on the process of forming the hiring procedure, its features and objectives. The main goal is considered - to find a person who meets the characteristics and criteria for the vacant position. The technology of hiring personnel of the enterprise is highlighted, which consists of a set of repeatedly reproducible and interrelated procedures, as a result of which a pre-programmed result is guaranteed to be obtained. The necessity of the correct organization of the recruitment procedure is emphasized, the purpose of which is to reduce the turnover of personnel at the enterprise, save time on the search, selection and hiring of candidates, as well as saving the organization's money. The analysis of statistical data of a specific organization is carried out before and after the introduction of the recruitment procedure. Reasonable conclusions are drawn about the need to develop a competent recruitment procedure for the successful development of the enterprise.

What do parents think of using informational videos to support recruitment for parenting trials? A qualitative study

BackgroundLower than expected recruitment and retention rates are common challenges in parenting trials—particularly for community-based trials targeting parents of young children that rely on face-to-face recruitment by frontline workers. Recruitment requires parental informed consent, yet information sheets have been criticized for being lengthy and complex, and particularly challenging for parents with low literacy. Recent innovations include ‘talking head’ information videos. This paper aims to explore parent perceptions of using a ‘talking head’ video to support informed consent, recruitment, and retention procedures in parenting trials.MethodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with a sample of 24 mothers recruited after their final follow-ups in two different parenting trials in Denmark. Before consenting to participate in the trials, parents were invited to view a video of a member of the study team giving information about the study, and again before the interviews for the current study. The audio data was transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted.ResultsWe identified three overarching themes: (1) general impression of the video, (2) thoughts on participation in research, and (3) recruitment and retention. Participants were generally positive in their appraisal of the two talking head informational videos. We found that participants felt that a mix of paper-based and video-based sources of information would enable them to make an informed choice about whether to participate in a research study. We also found that a professionally produced video featuring a key member of the study team produced a feeling of commitment to the study that could impact retention rates.ConclusionsInformational videos are acceptable to parents; however, co-production or participant/patient involvement in the development of such videos is recommended. Informational videos may not increase recruitment but have the potential for improving retention. Key design recommendations are to ensure a ‘professional’ look to the video, to supplement videos with paper-based information, to keep the length to < 3 min, and for the ‘talking head’ part to feature a key member of the study team.

A comprehensive approach to stool donor screening for faecal microbiota transplantation in China

BackgroundFaecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective therapy for recurrent Clostridium difficile infections and chronic gastrointestional infections. However, the risks of FMT and the selection process of suitable donors remain insufficiently characterized. The eligibility rate for screening, underlying microbial basis, and core ethical issues of stool donors for FMT are yet to be elucidated in China.ResultsThe potential stool donors were screened from December 2017 to December 2019 with the help of an online survey, clinical assessments, and stool and blood testing. Bioinformatics analyses were performed, and the composition and stability of gut microbiota in stool obtained from eligible donors were dynamically observed using metagenomics. Meanwhile, we build a donor microbial evaluation index (DoMEI) for stool donor screening. In the screening process, we also focused on ethical principles and requirements. Of the 2071 participants, 66 donors were selected via the screening process (3.19% success rate). Although there were significant differences in gut microbiota among donors, we found that the changes in the gut microbiota of the same donor were typically more stable than those between donors over time.ConclusionsDoMEI provides a potential reference index for regular stool donor re-evaluation. In this retrospective study, we summarised the donor recruitment and screening procedure ensuring the safety and tolerability for FMT in China. Based on the latest advances in this field, we carried out rigorous recommendation and method which can assist stool bank and clinicians to screen eligible stool donor for FMT.

Individual nutritional intervention for prevention of readmission among geriatric patients\u2014a randomized controlled pilot trial

BackgroundApproximately 20% of older people are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Even a short hospital stay decreases the ability to cope with the activities of daily living. The aims of this study were to (1) assess the feasibility of recruitment, (2) assess the acceptability of the intervention, and (3) investigate if an individual nutritional intervention could reduce the readmission rate of geriatric patients within 30 days of being discharged to their own homes.MethodsThe unblinded, randomized, controlled pilot trial includes geriatric patients discharged to their own homes. Forty patients were recruited from a medical ward and randomized to standard treatment (n = 19) or individualized nutritional intervention (n = 21). The intervention was dietary counseling and a nutrition plan before discharge, combined with two home visits performed by an educated nutritionist over a period of 4 weeks. Outcomes were readmission (primary), mortality, protein and energy intake, body weight, activity of daily living, handgrip strength, number of chair stands, and quality of life. Intention-to-treat analysis, per-protocol analysis, and post hoc analysis of readmissions were carried out.ResultsRecruitment was feasible, and there was high compliance to the intervention. There was no difference in readmission between the intervention group and control group 30 days after discharge (29% vs 11%). The individual nutritional intervention had a positive impact on achieving 75% of energy requirements at 30 days for the intervention group compared to the control group (93% vs 47%, p = 0.01). No other differences were found between the groups.ConclusionThe individual nutritional intervention did not prevent readmission among geriatric patients in this trial. Recruitment procedures functioned well, and the intervention was well accepted by the patients.Trial registrationClinicalTrial.gov, NCT03519139. Retrospectively registered on 8 May 2018

A bee colony optimization (BCO) and type-2 fuzzy approach to measuring the impact of speed perception on motor vehicle crash involvement

The major challenge of this paper is to examine how various forms of speed perception affect motor vehicle crash (MVC) involvement. To model this relationship, we use a type-2 fuzzy inference system (T2FIS). Another general challenge is to improve the performance of seven created T2FISs in a sense of compliance with the empirical data. This is achieved by a proposal of an algorithm based on the bee colony optimization (BCO) metaheuristic. The main novelty of this algorithm is the way how the testing points are selected in a type-2 fuzzy environment, which influences the execution efficiency. Data collection was carried out in twelve experiments. A total of 178 young drivers assessed the speed level from four positions; three of them relate to the speed perception of other vehicles on the road, while the remaining one represents the assessment of their own speed. At each position, three speed levels were assessed: 30, 50, and 70 km/h. As a result of the implemented methodology, a relationship between the various forms of speed perception and participation in MVCs can be quantified. The BCO-based algorithm achieved an average improvement of 21.17% in the performance of the initial T2FIS structures. The final results indicate that the drivers whose speed perception of the vehicle they are looking at from the rear side, as well as of the own vehicle, is poor have an elevated risk toward participation in MVCs compared to other forms of speed perception. This can be useful in various educational and recruitment procedures.

Open Communication and Physical Intimacy in Young and Midlife Couples Surviving Cancer Beyond the First Year of Diagnosis.

To assess the association between levels of dyadic coping (e.g., collaboration, communication) and sexual satisfaction in young and midlife couples surviving cancer beyond the first year of diagnosis. This cross-sectional study included 49 young and midlife couples (aged 21-57 years) beyond the first year of diagnosis. Couples were from rural and urban areas. A mailed survey was used to gather data from cancer survivors and their partners. Controlling for cancer survivor sex and age, open communication was significantly associated with greater involvement in affectionate and sexual behaviors of the couple. Protective buffering behaviors (i.e., concealing worries and avoiding communication) were not significantly associated with engagement in physical intimacy. Perception of how much a partner openly communicates was more salient for engaging in physical intimacy than one's own open communication. Nurses should include partners in planned care, assess the concerns of the partner, and treat the couple as the unit of care.

Artificial Intelligence in Tactical Human Resource Management: A Systematic Literature Review

Digitization within Human Resource Management (HRM) has resulted in Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly prevalent in Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) and HR Information Systems (HRIS). The tactical procedures of recruitment, employee performance evaluation and satisfaction, compensation and benefit analysis, best practice analysis, discipline management, and employee training and development systems have seen a growth in the incorporation of AI. To better understand this evolution, we seek to explore publication sources and literature that feature the application of AI within HRM. By utilizing a systematic literature review methodology, this paper identifies which tactical HRIS (T-HRIS) components are featured in literature and how each T-HRIS component is represented. This paper gives insight to which component of tactical HRM/HRIS receives attention and identifies gaps in research to give direction to future research agendas.

Systematic review of imaging tests to predict the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people with unclassified arthritis

ObjectiveTo estimate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, for the prediction of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in unclassified arthritis (UA). MethodsMEDLINE, Embase and BIOSIS were searched from 1987 to May 2019. Studies evaluating any imaging test in participants with UA were eligible. Reference standards were RA classification criteria or methotrexate initiation. Two authors independently extracted data and assessed validity using QUADAS-2. Sensitivities and specificities were calculated for each imaging characteristic and joint area. Summary estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated where possible. ResultsNineteen studies were included; 13 evaluated MRI (n=1,143; 454 with RA) and 6 evaluated ultrasound (n=531; 205 with RA). Studies were limited by unclear recruitment procedures, inclusion of patients with RA at baseline, differential verification, lack of blinding and consensus grading. Study heterogeneity largely precluded meta-analysis, however summary sensitivity and specificity for MRI synovitis in at least one joint were 93% (95% CI 88%, 96%) and 25% (95% CI 13%, 41%) (3 studies). Specificities may be higher for other MRI characteristics but data are limited. Ultrasound results were difficult to synthesise due to different diagnostic thresholds and reference standards. ConclusionThe evidence for MRI or ultrasound as single tests for predicting RA in people with UA is heterogeneous and of variable methodological quality. Larger studies using consensus grading and consistently defined RA diagnosis are needed to identify whether combinations of imaging characteristics, either alone or in combination with other clinical findings, can better predict RA in this population.

Implementing advance care planning in early dementia care: results and insights from a pilot interventional trial

BackgroundAdvance care planning (ACP) is particularly appropriate for persons with early dementia (PWED) since it promotes conversations about dementia-specific illness scenarios, addresses inconsistencies between advance directives and patients’ observed behavior, emphasizes prospective and relational autonomy, and may be generally consistent with older persons’ decision-making needs. However, despite evidence of its benefits, ACP is yet to become widely used among PWED. In this paper, we present a dementia-specific tool developed in Western Switzerland, discuss results of a pilot trial designed to promote ACP among PWED and their relatives, and discuss the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and the study protocol in prevision of a large scale trial.MethodsThis one-arm pre-post pilot trial consisted of four visits, with visits 2 and 3 being the ACP intervention. Quantitative outcome measures during visit 1 and 4 assessed the aptitude of the intervention to support PWED autonomy and relatives’ knowledge of PWED’s preferences. Feasibility was explored according to how the recruitment procedure unfurled and based on the necessary revisions to the study protocol and healthcare providers’ reason for excluding a PWED from the study. Acceptability was assessed according to pre-post evaluations, difficulties regarding the intervention or trial participation, and pre-post qualitative interviews regarding participants’ reasons to participate to the study, satisfaction with the tool and difficulties perceived.ResultsThe ACP intervention itself was well received by PWED and their relatives that expressed satisfaction with the procedure, especially regarding the opportunity to discuss a sensitive topic with the help of a facilitator. Five main challenges in terms of feasibility were 1) to locate eligible patients, 2) to tailor recruitment procedures to recruitment locations, 3) to adapt inclusion criteria to clinical routines, 4) to engage PWED and their relatives in ACP, and 5) to design a trial that does not burden PWED. Despite these challenges, the intervention increased the number of advance directives, the concordance between PWED’s preferences and relatives’ decision on their behalf, and relatives’ perceived control over healthcare decisions.ConclusionMisconceptions about dementia and ACP, in the patient, relatives, and healthcare providers, combined with structural and institutional challenges, have the power to impede research and implementation of ACP in dementia care. For this reason, we conclude that a large scale trial to test a dementia-specific tool of ACP is currently not feasible in Western Switzerland and should be endorsed in a systemic approach of ACP.Trial registrationThis trial was registered in the database clinicaltrial.gov with the number NCT03615027.

Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and impacts of an education program on hepatitis B testing uptake among ethnic Chinese in Australia: results of a randomised controlled pilot study

BackgroundIn Australia, Chinese migrants are among the populations most affected by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection but often experience late diagnosis or access to clinical care. This study aims to explore approaches to increase HBV testing in Australia’s Chinese community and inform evaluation planning, specifically to i) assess the feasibility and acceptability of HBV educational programs, and ii) compare HBV testing uptake in people receiving a tailored education resource focussing on liver cancer prevention compared with a standard HBV education package.MethodsThis is a pre-post mixed-methods pilot and feasibility study. People of Chinese ethnicity and unsure of their HBV infection or immunity status were recruited from ten community sites in Melbourne, Australia in 2019–2020. Participants were randomised to receive an education package (comprised of a leaflet and in-person one-on-one educational session) with a focus on either 1) standard HBV-related information, or 2) liver cancer prevention. Participants completed a baseline questionnaire prior to receiving the intervention and were followed up at 6 months’ time for a questionnaire and an opt-in semi-structured interview. Primary study outcomes included feasibility of study procedures, measured by recruitment, participation, and retention rates; acceptability of the education program assessed by acceptability scores; and HBV testing uptake rate in each arm. Secondary outcomes include HBV-related knowledge change, assessed by pre-post comparison; and factors affecting participants’ testing behaviour analysed using qualitative data.ResultsFifty-four participants received an education package; baseline and follow-up data from 33 (61%) were available. The study procedures of recruitment and retention were feasible; the acceptability of the education program was moderate with improved HBV-related knowledge observed. Four participants self-reported being tested: one (1/15, 7%) in the standard HBV information group and three (3/18, 17%) in the liver cancer prevention information group. Factors identified as affecting testing included perceived relevance and seriousness of HBV, healthcare access and costs of testing, and perceptions of the role of primary care providers in HBV-related care.ConclusionA tailored education program targeting ethnic Chinese in Australia was feasible with moderate acceptability. A larger study is required to determine if a liver cancer prevention message would improve HBV testing uptake in Chinese community than standard HBV education message. Supports from healthcare providers, community-based testing programs, and public health education programs are likely needed to motivate diagnostic testing among Chinese people at risk of HBV infection.

The impact of a digital wheeze detector on parental disease management of pre-school children suffering from wheezing\u2014a pilot study

BackgroundViral airway infections are a major reason for doctor’s visits at pre-school age, especially when associated with wheezing. While proper treatment requires adequate recognition of airway obstruction, caretakers are often struggling with this judgment, consequently leading to insufficient or late treatment and an unnecessary discomfort of the patient. Digital technologies may serve to support parental decision taking. The aim of the present pilot study is to acquire data on the feasibility of recruitment and observation procedures for a randomized controlled trial on the impact of a digital wheeze detector in a home management setting of pre-school wheezing.MethodsThis single-armed pilot study enrolled patients with a doctor’s diagnosis of wheezing aged 9 to 72 months. Participants were asked to use a digital wheeze detector (WheezeScan, Omron Healthcare, Japan) 2×/day for 30 days and record the child’s respiratory symptoms, detection of wheezing, and medication intake via an electronic diary (eDiary) app. Demographic and clinical data were collected at the recruitment visit. The asthma control test and the Parent Asthma Management Self-Efficacy Scale (PAMSES) were assessed both, at recruitment and follow-up.ResultsTwenty families were recruited and completed the monitoring. All but one completed the follow-up after 30 days. The recruitment procedures were feasible, and adherence to daily monitoring reached an average of 81%. The use of the wheeze detector was rated as uncomplicated. Parents detected wheezing without digital support in only 22/708 (3.1%) of the recorded events. By contrast, the wheeze detector indicated an airway obstruction in 140/708 (19.8%) of the recordings.ConclusionIn parallel to feasible recruitment procedures, we observed good usability of the wheeze detection device and high adherence to eDiary recording. The positive outcomes show that the WheezeScan may empower parents by increasing their capacity for wheeze detection. This deserves to be investigated in a larger randomized controlled trial.

How Inclusive Is Inclusive? A Critical Analysis of an Agribusiness Initiative in Kenya

Inclusive agribusiness considers social and environmental goals in global value chains in agribusiness. However, not all small-scale farmers may be able to benefit from such arrangements. To find out about possible reasons for exclusion, this study investigates an agribusiness initiative in coastal Kenya employing organic contract farming by applying a mixed-methods research design based on household sampling of the recruitment procedure, as well as interviews with the farmers and company representatives. The findings suggest that sustainability standards may impede small-scale farmers’ participation in agribusiness. Specifically, the implementation of organic certification, essential for the functionality of the company business models, contributes most to small-scale farmer exclusion. Companies, clients, and, most importantly, certifiers should be aware of this problem and look for appropriate measures to overcome this unwanted effect of standard-setting in inclusive businesses.

Who makes it all the way? Participants vs. decliners, and completers vs. drop-outs, in a 6-month exercise trial during cancer treatment. Results from the Phys-Can RCT

PurposeTo compare sociodemographic, health- and exercise-related characteristics of participants vs. decliners, and completers vs. drop-outs, in an exercise intervention trial during cancer treatment.MethodsPatients with newly diagnosed breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer were invited to participate in a 6-month exercise intervention. Background data for all respondents (n = 2051) were collected at baseline by questionnaire and medical records. Additional data were collected using an extended questionnaire, physical activity monitors, and fitness testing for trial participants (n = 577). Moreover, a sub-group of decliners (n = 436) consented to additional data collection by an extended questionnaire . Data were analyzed for between-group differences using independent t-tests and chi2-tests.ResultsTrial participants were younger (59 ± 12yrs vs. 64 ± 11yrs, p < .001), more likely to be women (80% vs. 75%, p = .012), and scheduled for chemotherapy treatment (54% vs. 34%, p < .001), compared to decliners (n = 1391). A greater proportion had university education (60% vs 40%, p < .001), reported higher anxiety and fatigue, higher exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations, and less kinesiophobia at baseline compared to decliners. A greater proportion of trial participants were classified as ‘not physically active’ at baseline; however, within the group who participated, being “physically active” at baseline was associated with trial completion. Completers (n = 410) also reported less kinesiophobia than drop-outs (n = 167).ConclusionThe recruitment procedures used in comprehensive oncology exercise trials should specifically address barriers for participation among men, patients without university education and older patients. Individualized efforts should be made to enroll patients with low exercise self-efficacy and low outcome expectations of exercise. To retain participants in an ongoing exercise intervention, extra support may be needed for patients with kinesiophobia and those lacking health-enhancing exercise habits at baseline.