Recruiting Persons with Dementia and Caregivers in a Clinical Trial: Dyads Perceptions.

ABSTRACT: Recruitment for dementia research is challenging and costly. Using Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior we explored attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived behavioral control of persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers who participated in one clinical trial to better understand factors that influence dyads' decisions to enroll. We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with 12 PLWD and 9 caregivers and utilized directed content analysis. Categories connected with positive attitudes about study enrollment were personal desires of wanting to learn and in-person meetings with knowledgeable staff. Additionally, participants said the money always helps in terms of the financial incentive. Participants reported enrolling to support another person (perceived norm). Study r

SUBMITTER: McPhillips MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8522183 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature