Recruiting Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults in Long-Term Care
Author Information
Author(s): Wright Morgan, Shippee Tetyana, Skarphol Tricia, Flatt Jason, Alberth Andrew, Moone Rajean, Rosser B R Simon
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
What are the barriers and facilitators for recruiting sexual and gender minority older adults utilizing long-term care into research studies?
Conclusion
The study identifies key barriers to recruiting sexual and gender minority older adults in long-term care, including discrimination and challenges in self-identification.
Supporting Evidence
- The study highlights the unique experiences of sexual and gender minority older adults in long-term care.
- Barriers include difficulties in identifying SGM residents and discrimination from other residents.
- Strategies for overcoming these barriers are discussed for future researchers.
Takeaway
This study looks at how to include older LGBTQ+ people in research, especially those in nursing homes, and finds that there are many challenges to doing so.
Methodology
Qualitative interviews with assisted living and nursing home directors in Minnesota.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-identification and discrimination against SGM residents.
Limitations
The study focuses only on administrators in Minnesota, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Assisted living and nursing home administrators in Minnesota.
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