Participatory Research in Clinical Studies: An Innovative Approach to Co-creating Nutritional and Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults With Sarcopenia (FOOP-Sarc Project).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participating in co-creation processes can improve the knowledge, satisfaction and healthcare outcomes of volunteers. However, this methodology is still underused in nutritional clinical studies.

Objective

This study aimed to use participatory research as an innovative approach to co-creating nutritional and physical activity (PA) recommendations for the FOOP-Sarc project and to assess their usability and volunteers' satisfaction and engagement experience (SEE) during the co-creation process.

Design

The co-creation process was based on four stages: (s1) co-ideation, (s2) co-design, (s3) co-implementation and (s4) co-evaluation (Ref.: NCT05485402).

Setting and participants

Thirteen volunteers with sarcopenia were included (stages 1-2 [n = 7], stage 3

SUBMITTER: Besora-Moreno M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11970529 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature