Introduction: We developed a service to identify potential study participants through electronic medical records and deliver study invitations through patient portals.
Methods: The service was piloted in a cohort study that used multiple recruitment methods.
Results: Patient portal messages were sent to 1303 individuals and the enrollment rate was 10% (n=127). The patient portal enrollment rate was significantly higher than email and post mail (4%) strategies.
Conclusion: Patient portal messaging was an effective recruitment strategy.
Keywords: Research recruitment; electronic medical record; patient engagement; patient portal; recruitment services.
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