Development and evaluation of an anti-ageism advisory group with older adults and gerontological experts: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, academics have increasingly acknowledged the importance of involving health service users and community stakeholders as active partners in health research. Yet, the involvement of older adults, the largest group of health service users, as research partners remains limited, possibly due to ageist attitudes that devalue older adults' contributions. During the three years of our Awakening Canadians to Ageism study, we convened an advisory group consisting of older adults and gerontological experts to discuss issues related to ageism, help interpret the study findings, and develop a range of knowledge mobilization strategies to dispel ageism.

Methods

To understand the experiences of members of the advisory group and solicit recommendations for improv

SUBMITTER: Dahlke S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312679 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature