Strategies to Improve Research Participation by Older People With Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review

This article is a systematic review of published reports of clinical research recruitment strategies for older people with cognitive impairment. Researchers found that community outreach or population screening had higher recruitment compared to primary care referral and/or screening. Additionally, formal capacity and consent methods achieved lower rates of consent compared to informal. Using a memory and organizational aid also helped participants provide informed consent.

Swan L, et al. Strategies to improve research participation by older people with cognitive impairment: A systematic review . Gerontologist. 2024. Epub Dec. 18. doi:10.1093/geront/gnae188.

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