A qualitative study of recruitment strategies: Perspectives from older adults living with diabetes
Authors' conclusion
We found four main themes related to the complexity of recruiting older adults for research studies. These insights may inform more effective, equitable and inclusive recruitment efforts targeted at older adults in the future.
Study context
- Population
- Diverse older adults with diabetes and caregivers, interviewed on diabetes self care and research recruitment
- Participants
- 20 adults
- Comparison
- Older adults with diabetes vs Caregivers
- Older adults with diabetesn = 17
- Caregiversn = 3
- Outcome
- Themes on engaging older adults in research
Methodological detailspurposive sampling, semi-structured interviews, descriptive analysis, Six questions explored recruitment strategies and recommendations for engaging older adults in research
- Purposive sampling
- Semi-structured interviews
- Descriptive analysis
- Six questions explored recruitment strategies and recommendations for engaging older adults in research
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Recruitment of older adults requires varied strategies to overcome barriers to engagement and participation
- Building and leveraging personal relationships is central to successful recruitment
- Transparent communication about the research process and study value is needed to inform and motivate older adults to participate
- Research offers a connection to a broader community: sharing, learning and helping others
Original publication
A qualitative study of recruitment strategies: Perspectives from older adults living with diabetes. Diabet Med. Published 3 July 2024. doi:10.
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