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Increasing diversity in research through dedicated language access services.
By Sadie Gabler1, Amanda Barrios1, Sariah Kakishita1
1Office of Research Participant Advocacy (RPA), University of Utah, Research Administration Building Room 112, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States of America.
Recruiting diverse participants for research is challenging. The University of Utah
Area of Science:
- Health Equity
- Clinical Trial Recruitment
- Research Participant Advocacy
Background:
- Higher education and medical institutions face challenges in recruiting diverse participants for research studies and clinical trials.
- Shifting U.S. demographics necessitate updated recruitment methods and participant information.
- The University of Utah established the Office of Research Participant Advocacy (RPA) in 2008 to support research volunteers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe efforts by the RPA to improve recruitment and enrollment of diverse participants.
- To ensure research information and documents meet the needs of diverse populations.
- To promote equitable participation in research studies.
Main Methods:
- The RPA provides oral and written language services to researchers.
- Focus on aligning recruitment strategies with the needs of a diverse participant pool.
- Ensuring informed consent processes are accessible to all individuals.
Main Results:
- The RPA aims to increase participant diversity in research studies.
- Efforts focus on providing congruent information and documents for research opportunities.
- The office supports informed research participation for all individuals.
Conclusions:
- Addressing language and cultural barriers is crucial for equitable research participation.
- The RPA's initiatives support diverse populations in clinical trials.
- Adapting recruitment strategies is essential for inclusive research endeavors.

