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cross-sectional·public health, geriatrics, epidemiology, family medicine, research methods·PMC10550106

Older adults’ suggestions of research topics on ageing well in urban environments – A participatory study

PLOS ONE · 7 authors, 3 centres

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Participants suggested topics clustered into six categories, with health and living environment being the most prominent.

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This study used a participatory design with a survey stage and a workshop stage. From 1000 randomly chosen adults aged 65+ across five Berlin neighborhoods, 102 responded to a single open-ended questionnaire suggesting research topics for ageing well in the city. Responses were analyzed into 18 codes clustered into six categories: health, living environment, social issues, mobility, prevention, and accessibility of information and communication. The results were discussed in workshops with participants and local stakeholders. Most suggestions focused on health care delivery and the living environment. The study found a substantial interest from older adults in research regarding their living situation. The findings encourage research projects and urban planning committees to integrate the perspectives of older adults.

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PMC10550106

Older adults’ suggestions of research topics on ageing well in urban environments – A participatory study

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Abstract Background Ageing societies and urbanization are global phenomena that pose new challenges for care delivery. It is important to create a scientific evidence base to prepare for these changes. Hence, the aim of our study was to assess which research agenda older adults living in an urban environment in Germany suggest. Methods A total of 1000 participants aged 65 years or older from five different neighborhoods of Berlin were randomly chosen and were sent a single item questionnaire allowing them to freely propose research topics regarding ageing well in the city. Codes were developed inductively and clustered into categories. In a second stage, these results were discussed with the participants and local stakeholders in a workshop and video calls. Results 102 persons suggested 18 research topics in 6 categories: health, living environment, social issues, mobility, and accessibility to information and communication. Proposed research topics ranged from accessibility of health care, green spaces and recreational means to social involvement and loneliness. Conclusion There is a substantial interest of older adults for research regarding their living situation. Research projects and local urban planning committees are encouraged to invite older adults to participate and integrate their perspectives suggested by older adults.

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Philip Oeser, Nora Bruckmann, Paul Gellert et al.. Older adults’ suggestions of research topics on ageing well in urban environments – A participatory study. PLOS ONE. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292214

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Philip Oeser, Nora Bruckmann, Paul Gellert, Wolfram J Herrmann, Grant Rich, Grant Rich, Grant Rich

1Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
2Institute of Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Science, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
3Walden University, UNITED STATES