Meaningfully Engaging & Retaining Older Adults in Nutrition Research and Education

Dr. XinQi Dong, MD, MPH, is a geriatrician and director of the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. He will share methods and techniques for recruiting and retaining older adults in social behavioral research studies, with a specific emphasis on working with members of underrepresented communities. Using the Population Study of ChINese Elderly (PINE Study) as a framework, Dr. Dong will introduce this longitudinal study and share his ongoing learnings as principal investigator. He will also share best practices for community outreach, engagement, the use of social media and technology, and the dissemination of early results as a means of recruitment and long-term retention of study participants.

Presenters

• XinQi Dong, MD, MPH, Director, IFH, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University

Education Benefits

Participants of this webinar will receive 1 CEU for live attendance. The webinar provides information on the following:

SNEB Nutrition Educator Competencies

• 1.6. Describe the basic types of approaches used by researchers to study diet-health relationships and describe their

advantages and limitations.

• 7.1. Describe the biological, psychological, social, cultural, political, and economic determinants of eating behavior, and

the associated opportunities and barriers to achieving optimal health and quality of life.

• 9.1. Communicate effectively in written, visual, and oral form, with individuals, the media, and other groups, in ways

that are appropriate for diverse audiences.

CDR Performance Indicators

• 6.2.2 Demonstrates knowledge of research instruments and tools (e.g., surveys, interview tools) to support research initiatives.

• 6.2.5 Applies research/evidence-based findings to improve practice, service delivery, and health and nutrition of customers.

• 8.2.2 Applies knowledge of health determinants when planning, developing and implementing services, programs, meal plans and menus.

CDR Learning Need Codes

• 4040 Disease prevention, health promotion

• 9060 Research development and design

• 9070 Research instruments and techniques