INFORMED CONSENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Dear Participant/s!
It is an honor to write this message to inform you that you are invited to be one of our
informants in our qualitative research study entitled: “THE IMPORTANCE OF
REPOSITIONING PRACTICE TO TRACHEOSTOMIZED PATIENTS”.
As a participant, you are free to decide whether to participate or to withdraw at any time
during the entire conduct of the study. You are allowed to clarify matters while the
research is taking place and to validate findings towards the end part of the whole
process. Be assured that your name will not be associated with any research findings.
In addition, your identity as an informant will be confidential. Direct quotations may be
undertaken in this research, yet rest assured that your statements will be appropriately
followed and highly respected.
The study process of this study is to evoke your thoughts, feelings, insights, and
experiences about the topic under study. The benefit that you will obtain from
participating in this study is the acquisition of direct experience on how to undertake
qualitative research.
The ones involved in drawing out information are the researchers only. The information
will be gathered through a FACE-TO-FACE interview using the Key Informant
Approach. Discomfort may arise in this study which includes the possibility of having
conflicting ideas, viewpoints, and standpoints. Be assured that the researcher is
equipped with adequate knowledge and skills in drawing out information to ensure
convergence and respect for views, judgments, and experiences.
Please affix your signature herein below to signify your consent and full knowledge of
the nature and purpose of the study, and its procedures.
Signature above Printed Name of the Informant
Date: