Abstract
Background: This paper presents the researchers’ experiences with recruiting people living with dementia for a field study aimed to test or develop non-pharmacological interventions. Performing this kind of research is necessary to be able to provide appropriate and effective interventions for people with dementia.
Research aim/questions: The aim is to find out the pros and cons of recruiting PwD for field studies comprising technological innovations.
Methods: This short paper is based on the experiences of researchers during their studies, combined with a rapid literature search. Results: Incorporating technological innovations as a non-pharmacological intervention poses a challenge to recruitment success. Several influencing factors influence the success of the recruitment process. For example, personal contact or recruitment via welfare and care organizations can be helpful.
Conclusion: Collaboration and different strategies can be helpful for the recruitment process.
Research aim/questions: The aim is to find out the pros and cons of recruiting PwD for field studies comprising technological innovations.
Methods: This short paper is based on the experiences of researchers during their studies, combined with a rapid literature search. Results: Incorporating technological innovations as a non-pharmacological intervention poses a challenge to recruitment success. Several influencing factors influence the success of the recruitment process. For example, personal contact or recruitment via welfare and care organizations can be helpful.
Conclusion: Collaboration and different strategies can be helpful for the recruitment process.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Gerontechnology |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Keywords
- Alzheimer
- enrollment
- practice-based research
- technological innovations