Age-Friendly Research: promoting inclusion of older adults in clinical and translational research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults have a high disease burden but are often underrepresented in research studies due to recruitment and retention obstacles, among others. Geriatric research specialists have identified solutions to these challenges and designed frameworks to help other researchers. Our team utilized three frameworks to create an interactive webinar series aimed to educate research team members on Age-Friendly practices.

Methods

We recruited 40 non-aging-trained research team members to participate in a six-session, real-time webinar series from October to November 2022. Sessions were comprised of 20-30 minute didactics and 30-40 minute group discussions. Participants completed pre- and post-program surveys, commitment to change forms, and post-webinar session surveys.

SUBMITTER: De Lima B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565191 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature