Participatory Action Research in Gerontology: Conceptualization, Conduct, and Dissemination
2024
Participatory Action Research in Gerontology
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Author Information
Author(s): Jason Flatt, Crystal Glover
Primary Institution: University of Nevada Las Vegas, Rush University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Hypothesis
How can participatory action research (PAR) help address health disparities in aging populations?
Conclusion
Engaging community members and researchers through PAR can lead to actionable solutions for health equity in aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Health disparities negatively impact aging populations globally.
- PAR can create health equity by fostering collaboration between researchers and community members.
Takeaway
This study shows that when researchers and community members work together, they can find better ways to help older people stay healthy.
Methodology
The workshop teaches about the purpose and process of PAR, focusing on collaboration between researchers and community members.
Participant Demographics
Diverse populations across the world.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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