Using self-determination theory to understand and improve recruitment for the Coaching for Healthy Ageing (CHAnGE) trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intervention trials promoting physical activity among older people frequently report low and unrepresentative recruitment. Better understanding of reasons for participation can help improve recruitment. This study explored why participants enrolled in the Coaching for Healthy Ageing (CHAnGE) trial, including how their decision was influenced by recruitment strategies. CHAnGE was a cluster randomised controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a healthy ageing program targeting inactivity and falls. Seventy-two groups of people aged 60+ were recruited from community organisations via informal presentations by the health coaches.

Methods

We conducted a secondary thematic analysis of interview data from our wider qualitative evaluation in which 32 purposively sampl

SUBMITTER: Haynes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8604286 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature