Four Methods of Recruiting Couples Into a Longitudinal Study of Physical Activity in People With Osteoarthritis: Recruitment, Retention, and Lessons Learned

Four Methods of Recruiting Couples Into a Longitudinal Study of Physical Activity in People With Osteoarthritis: Recruitment, Retention, and Lessons Learned

Increases in physical activity can reduce joint pain among people with osteoarthritis (PWOA) who are insufficiently physically active. Because evidence suggests that social support from intimate partners may help PWOA become more active, researchers have been interested in recruiting couples to stud...

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Main Authors: Dana L. Carthron, Ashley Phillips, Carmen C. Cuthbertson, Katrina R. Ellis, Mary Altpeter, Leigh F. Callahan, Stephanie Bahorski, Christine Rini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
physical activity
arthritis
couples
aging
chronic disease
recruitment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00197/full

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