Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Older Adults with Multimorbidity
Author Information
Author(s): Koirala Binu, Benjasirisan Chitchanok, Lim Arum, Tebay Jordan, Himmelfarb Cheryl Dennison, Davidson Patricia
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
What are the challenges in recruiting and retaining older adults with multimorbidity in health research?
Conclusion
The study highlights the feasibility of conducting research among older adults with multimorbidity, but emphasizes significant challenges in recruitment and retention.
Supporting Evidence
- Recruitment and retention of older adults in research are affected by individual, research-related, and system-level factors.
- The study included a total of 353 participants in various studies related to multimorbidity.
Takeaway
It's hard to get older people with multiple health issues to join and stay in research studies because of many different challenges.
Methodology
The study involved four different research approaches including experience-based co-design studies and a quasi-experimental study.
Limitations
Recruitment and retention challenges require significant resources and planning.
Participant Demographics
Older adults living with multimorbidity, including patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website