“…(12,20,23,28,34,37,43) None of these research articles reported changing from face-to-face to online methods. The main themes were reported to be delays in recruitment, (12) or temporary cessation of the trials and delays in data collection due to government restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. (20,23,28,31,34,37,43) Impact to quality research Eleven of the 23 studies that reported impacts to the overall quality of the research due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stated this was due to reduced response rates or inadequate recruitment.…”