Assessing the Use of Research Techniques for Improving Engagement of People with Dementia in Research

What is this Study about?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of different interviewing techniques and their potential impact on engaging people with dementia in research interviews.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Individuals with dementia who are living in the community will be asked to participate in a series of three (3) online interviews to share more about their experiences with community supports and services using different interviewing techniques, such as storytelling.

Interviews will be 20-30 minutes in length. Information provided in these interviews will be used to evaluate the impact of the interviewing techniques, as well as further understand the experiences of people living with dementia with regard to community supports and services.

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board (REB 44329).

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

People living with dementia in a community setting.

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