A qualitative study of recruitment strategies: Perspectives from older adults living with diabetes.

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

SUBMITTER: Smith C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature