Attitudes of Homebound Older Adults and Their Caregivers Toward Research and Participation as Research Advisors.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Homebound older adults and their caregivers have not historically been engaged as advisors in patient-centered outcomes research. This study aimed to understand the attitudes of homebound older adults and their caregivers toward research and participation as research advisors.

Research design and methods

Descriptive thematic analysis of semistructured interviews conducted with 30 homebound older adults and caregivers recruited from home-based medical care practices. Interview questions addressed opinions on research and preferences for engaging as research advisors.

Results

Of 30 participants, 22 were female, 17 were people of color, and 11 had Medicaid. Two themes emerged related to perceptions of research overall: (a) utility of research an

SUBMITTER: Eaton England AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8679039 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature