Engaging Rural Older Adult Community Centers for Cognitive Health
Author Information
Author(s): McCoy Megan, Cerino Eric, McCarthy Michael, Martinez Margarita, Lucero Louis, Seaton Thomasina, Goldtooth Amanda, Livingston Raechel
Primary Institution: Northern Arizona University
Hypothesis
Can community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods improve cognitive health for older adults in rural areas?
Conclusion
Community centers for older adults in rural areas are willing to collaborate with researchers to enhance cognitive health, but face logistical and capacity challenges.
Supporting Evidence
- Community centers can help improve cognitive health for older adults.
- Partnerships require trust and mutual expertise.
- Rural centers face unique challenges in collaboration.
Takeaway
This study shows that older adult centers want to work with researchers to help people think better, but they have some challenges that make it hard for them to do so.
Methodology
Descriptive findings from surveys with center leaders and thematic analysis of partnership development process notes.
Potential Biases
Contextual barriers specific to rurality may impact partnership development.
Limitations
Logistical and capacity barriers limit the extent of commitment to CBPR partnerships.
Participant Demographics
Older adult community center leaders in rural Arizona.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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