This article describes strategies to recruit socially isolated Black adults age 80 and over to an internet-based study (I-CONECT). The authors present their recruitment challenges and successes and note that Black older adults may be more willing to participate in research when their personal beliefs, practices, and experience are considered.
Struble LM, et al. Including socially isolated Black, older old adults (aged 80 and above) with and without mild cognitive impairment in a clinical trial: Recruitment strategies and perspectives. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2023 Nov 28;16:3663-3673. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S427946.
84b16b8871c02d18ef051bca259dd604 Recruit & Retain Participants 2024-02-29T00:00:00Z Barriers & Facilitators Black or African American Underrepresented Recruitment Plans Research Articles