Partnering with older adults for digital research tool development: Demystifying an engaged research process

Abstract

The inadequacy of traditional research methods, underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted the urgent need for innovative approaches, particularly to research involving older adults. This article reflects on the complexities of establishing and sustaining research partnerships with older adults for digital research tool testing and development. The article offers an explicit report of the outreach process for holding researchers accountable and demystifying the research process.

Keywords

• mobile technology
• community-university partnership
• older adults
• digital research
• community-based research