How Do Researchers Identify and Recruit Dementia Caregivers? A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Studies involving dementia caregivers are essential to transform care and inform new policies. However, identifying and recruiting this population for research is an ongoing challenge. This scoping review aimed to capture the current methodology for identifying and recruiting dementia caregivers in clinical studies. A focus was placed on methods for underrepresented populations and pragmatic trials to guide pragmatic and equitable clinical studies.

Research design and methods

Researchers conducted a literature search using PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases. Studies conducted in the US that enrolled at least 10 caregivers and were published within the last 10 years (2013-2023) were included.

Results

Overall, 148 articles w

SUBMITTER: Kashyap B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795194 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature