The INSPIRE Population Survey: development, dissemination and respondent characteristics
Flaka Siqeca1, Katrina Obas2, Olivia Yip1
1Department Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
BMC Medical Research Methodology
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Engaging older adults in research is key. A well-planned survey involving experts and community partners achieved a good response rate, aiding the development of integrated care models for independent living.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Older adults prefer aging in place, necessitating effective community-based care models.
- Integrated care models are cost-effective but face implementation challenges, often neglecting end-user needs.
- Understanding the needs of home-dwelling older adults is crucial for successful care model development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the development of the INSPIRE Population Survey for home-dwelling older adults in Canton Basel-Landschaft.
- To outline the survey's variables, measurements, and marketing strategy.
- To report on the survey's response rate and characteristics of respondents.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of adults aged 75+ living at home in Canton Basel-Landschaft (March-August 2019).
- Questionnaire development involved expert input and stakeholder collaboration, with pilot testing for readability and acceptability.
- A multi-channel marketing strategy, including community partners, was employed to maximize response rates.
Main Results:
- Achieved an overall response rate of 30.7% (n=8,846), with regional variations.
- Higher response rates were observed in denser care regions bordering urban areas.
- Effective stakeholder, policymaker, and media engagement facilitated broad reach.
Conclusions:
- Recruiting older adults for research presents challenges.
- A high response rate is attainable through collaborative survey development involving experts, stakeholders, and older adults.
- This approach supports the creation of responsive integrated care models.
Keywords:
AgedCommunity-careDelivery of healthcareDemographic SurveyIntegratedStakeholder involvementSurveys and QuestionnairesMore Related Videos
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