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- Title
A qualitative study of recruitment strategies: Perspectives from older adults living with diabetes.
- Authors
Smith, Cambray; Sarteau, Angelica Cristello; Crampton, Caroline; Noe, Violet; Qu, Xiaorui; Busby‐Whitehead, Jan; Young, Laura A.; Kahkoska, Anna R.
- Abstract
Aims: There is a need to increase representation of diverse older adults in health‐related qualitative research to better understand and improve chronic disease care over the lifespan. Our aim was to elicit perspectives about research recruitment among a diverse sample of older adults with diabetes participating in a qualitative study. Methods: Older adults with diabetes and caregivers were recruited through purposive sampling for semi‐structured interviews focused on diabetes self care. Six questions were used to explore recruitment strategies and recommendations for engaging older adults in research. We analysed interview transcripts using descriptive analysis to identify themes related to engaging older adults in research studies. Results: Seventeen older adults with diabetes and three caregivers participated (N = 20). Descriptive analysis revealed four themes: (1) Recruitment of older adults requires varied strategies to overcome barriers to engagement and participation; (2) Building and leveraging personal relationships is central to successful recruitment; (3) Transparent communication about the research process and value of the study is needed to inform and motivate older adults to participate; and (4) Research offers a connection to a broader community: sharing, learning and helping others. Conclusions: We found four main themes related to the complexity of recruiting older adults for research studies. These insights may inform more effective, equitable and inclusive recruitment efforts targeted at older adults in the future.
- Subjects
TREATMENT of diabetes; HEALTH self-care; PATIENT selection; PEOPLE with diabetes; RESEARCH funding; QUALITATIVE research; HUMAN research subjects; INTERVIEWING; QUESTIONNAIRES; JUDGMENT sampling; PARTICIPANT-researcher relationships; CAREGIVERS; RESEARCH methodology; COMMUNICATION; QUALITY assurance; INTERPERSONAL relations; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; CULTURAL pluralism; PATIENTS' attitudes; PATIENT participation; OLD age
- Publication
Diabetic Medicine, 2024, Vol 41, Issue 9, p1
- ISSN
0742-3071
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/dme.15396