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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2011 Jan 27.
Published in final edited form as: Res Gerontol Nurs. 2010 Jan 27;3(1):11. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20091029-01

Table 1.

Recruitment and Enrollment of Homebound Older Adults in Research

Issues Solutions
Trust

  • Endorsement of Community Action Agency

  • Introduction of study team

  • Support from home-delivered meal drivers
Limited Understanding of Research Process

  • Establish rapport

  • Assess understanding

  • Emphasize informed choice

  • Respect individual autonomy

  • Involve family
Safety

  • Support from home-delivered meal drivers

  • Introduction using study flyers

  • Introduction of study team

  • Provide flyer with study team picture

  • Individualized strategy for enrollment
Frailty

  • Clear statement of expectations

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Reminder telephone calls

  • Modify study materials for vision and clarity

  • Emphasize ability to withdraw