Recruitment and Retention Strategies Among Older African American Women Enrolled in an Exercise Study at a PACE Program

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作者
Sullivan-Marx, Eileen M. [1 ]
Mangione, Kathleen K. [2 ]
Ackerson, Theimann [1 ]
Sidorov, Ingrid [1 ]
Maislin, Greg [3 ]
Volpe, Stella L. [4 ]
Craik, Rebecca [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Penn, Sch Nursing, Dept Family & Community Hlth, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
[2] Arcadia Univ, Dept Phys Therapy, Glenside, PA USA
[3] Biomed Stat Consulting Inc, Wynnewood, PA USA
[4] Drexel Univ, Coll Nursing & Hlth Profess, Dept Nutr Sci, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
关键词
Minority; Function; Community-dwelling; ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; MINORITY RECRUITMENT; HEALTH; PARTICIPATION; OUTCOMES;
D O I
10.1093/geront/gnr001
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Purpose: This study examined employment of specific recruitment and retention strategies in a study evaluating outcomes of a moderate activity exercise program for older African American women with functional impairments attending a Program for All-Inclusive Care of Elders (PACE). Design and Methods: Recruitment and retention strategies focused on (1) partnership between researchers and participants, (2) partnership between researchers and clinicians, (3) overcoming administrative issues, and (4) reducing burden on clinicians and participants. The exercise protocol consisted of strength and endurance activity 2 to 3 times per week for 16 weeks. Results: Fifty-two African American women (61.2% of target) were enrolled and 37 (71.2%) completed the 16-week exercise program. Fifteen did not complete due to non-descript reasons and/or preference for other program activities (n = 11), medical problems (n = 2), or need for physical therapy (n = 2). Implications: Success in recruitment and retention included use of a PACE program, hiring an advanced practice nurse to improve retention, and integration with site activities and sustaining the exercise program at the site. Challenges for recruitment and retention remain to engage older, frail adults in exercise as a life habit, and availability of time and place to do so.
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页码:S73 / S81
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