Patient Engagement in Medical Research Among Older Adults: Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

By 2035, it is expected that older adults (aged 65 years and older) will outnumber children and will represent 78 million people in the US population. As the aging population continues to grow, it is critical to reduce disparities in their representation in medical research.

Objective

This study aimed to describe sociodemographic characteristics and health and information behaviors as factors that influence US adults' interest in engaging in medical research, beyond participation as study subjects.

Methods

Nationally representative cross-sectional data from the 2014 Health Information National Trends Survey (N=3677) were analyzed. Descriptive statistics and weighted multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess predictors of one's inte

SUBMITTER: Gerido LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6914241 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature