Recruiting Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Heart Failure
Author Information
Author(s): Jung Miyeon, Pressler Susan, Hammers Dustin, Apostolova Liana
Primary Institution: Indiana University
Hypothesis
Can we effectively recruit older adults with mild cognitive impairment who also have heart failure?
Conclusion
The original recruitment strategies for older adults with both mild cognitive impairment and heart failure were not effective.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 12 participants were enrolled over the first 7 months due to high screen failure rates.
- The recruitment rate was initially only 5%.
- After modifying eligibility criteria, 58 additional participants were consented in 7 months.
Takeaway
It was really hard to find older people with both mild cognitive problems and heart issues, but changing the rules helped us find more participants.
Methodology
The study involved modifying eligibility criteria and using phone recruitment to increase participant enrollment.
Limitations
High screen failure rates and low initial recruitment rates limited the effectiveness of the original strategies.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older adults, initially aged 65 and above, with mild cognitive impairment and heart failure.
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