AGE-FRIENDLY RESEARCH: EDUCATION AND TOOLS TO ENHANCE INCLUSION OF OLDER ADULTS IN RESEARCH
2024

Improving Research Inclusion for Older Adults

Sample size: 40 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Lindauer Allison, De Lima Bryanna, Eckstrom Elizabeth

Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

Hypothesis

Can an interactive webinar series and tools enhance the inclusion of older adults in research?

Conclusion

The webinar series and tools were well-received, suggesting they could improve research practices involving older adults.

Supporting Evidence

  • Participants expressed positive feedback about the webinar.
  • The most utilized tools were the communication guide and Age-Friendly research checklist.
  • Participants appreciated the ease of use and supportive teams for tool implementation.

Takeaway

The study created a series of online classes and tools to help researchers include older people in studies better, and the participants found them helpful.

Methodology

Participants attended a 6-session webinar series and tested research tools, providing feedback through surveys.

Limitations

Participants identified lack of time and age-appropriate study populations as barriers.

Participant Demographics

Research-level employees at Oregon Health & Science University.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1170

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