Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Black American Dementia Caregiver Peer Support
Author Information
Author(s): Moss Karen, Wright Kathy, Happ Mary Beth, Brody Abraham, Wills Celia, Brill Seuli Bose, Bullock Karen
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University
Hypothesis
Culturally responsive interventions are needed to improve caregiving outcomes for Black American caregivers of older adults living with dementia.
Conclusion
The study successfully executed a culturally-tailored caregiver support intervention with 100% retention and favorable feedback from participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Peer mentorship can support caregiving mastery through culturally-tailored support.
- Community engagement strategies were effective in recruiting and retaining participants.
- Participants provided favorable feedback about the peer support intervention.
Takeaway
This study helps Black caregivers of people with dementia by connecting them with each other for support, and everyone who joined stayed in the program.
Methodology
The study used community engagement strategies and a co-design process to develop a virtual peer support intervention.
Participant Demographics
Black American caregivers of older adults living with dementia.
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