Abstract
This article considers recruitment and retention of study subjects, two vital elements of the research process. Using as an example a Canadian programme to engage older people in physical activity Philippe Voyer, Sylvie Lauzon, Johanne Collin and Sandy O'Brien Cousins describe how these twin challenges can be addressed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Canada
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Decision Trees
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Exercise Therapy
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Female
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Human Experimentation
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Humans
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Male
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Nursing Homes
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Nursing Research / organization & administration*
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Patient Compliance / psychology*
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Patient Dropouts
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Patient Selection*
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Planning Techniques
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Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
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Research Design*
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Research Subjects / psychology*
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Research Subjects / supply & distribution