Identifying Research Priorities in Adult Day Centers to Support Evidence-Based Care of Vulnerable Older Adults
For which topic were research priorities identified?
quality of services offered in adult day centers
In which location was the research priority setting conducted?
North America - USA
Why was it conducted at all?
Adult day centers (ADCs) are essential community resources that allow frail older adults to remain in their communities. Research demonstrates that ADC staff have the capacity to leverage their culturally and socially congruent relation ships with clients and caregivers, to deliver evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes. Yet, they remain a largely overlooked neighborhood resource for older adults with complex health care needs.
What was the objective?
to identify priority areas for research to enhance the quality of services offered in adult day centers and the delivery of evidence-based practices to clients
What was the outcome?
a list of 4 research areas
How long did the research prioritization take?
2018 - 2019
Which methods were used to identify research priorities?
consultation
How were the priorities for research identified exactly?
Step 1: work group was asked to identify priority areas for research that demonstrate the quality of services ADCs offered and to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Step 2: monthly conference calls to expand the framework of the research agenda
Which stakeholders took part?
ADC providers, caregivers, government agencies, academic researchers. 26 participants.
How were stakeholders recruited?
No information provided.
Were stakeholders actively involved or did they just participate?
Stakeholders were mere participants of the research prioritization process; they were not actively involved in the process.