CO-CREATING EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR ALASKA NATIVE CAREGIVERS
2024
Creating Educational Materials for Alaska Native Caregivers
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Steffi, Lewis Jordan, Thompson Lena
Primary Institution: University of Alaska, Anchorage
Hypothesis
Alaska Native Elders' involvement in creating educational materials is essential for meeting their needs.
Conclusion
Engaging Alaska Native Elders in the development of educational materials leads to culturally appropriate resources that better support their needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Elders report that existing materials do not reflect their cultural understandings.
- Community engagement is crucial for creating relevant educational resources.
- Indigenous research paradigms are increasingly important for involving older adults.
Takeaway
This study shows that when Alaska Native Elders help create educational materials, those materials are more useful and relevant to them.
Methodology
The study involved establishing a community-engaged collaborative to create educational materials.
Participant Demographics
Alaska Native Elders and community members.
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