This is a worksheet designed to elicit study-specific challenges related to each T and help study teams develop a plan to address them. Key questions are outlined on this worksheet to facilitate conversation.
Resources
5Ts Publication - Preliminary Framework Development
Peer-reviewed article detailing the preliminary development of the 5Ts Framework. Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2019.
5Ts Self-Guided Training
These slides are intended to help you:
- Discuss case examples related to recruiting older adults
- Recognize the scope of the problem (why) and how the 5Ts were developed
- Define the 5Ts
- Identify ways to apply the 5Ts to your study
5Ts Summary of Recommendations
A summary of the 5Ts Framework approach, and a complete list of recommendations broken down by 'T'.
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Example Get Ready for Your Study Visit
This is a template for the study team to tailor and provide participants prior to study visits. It serves as a reminder, a reference for important visit information, as well as provides contact information in case questions come up.
Example Hearing Protocol
Use this example hearing protocol to assess participant hearing.
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Example Participant Calendar of Activities
For complex studies it can be helpful to provide participants a calendar of activities when they agree to participate. This provides a reference for what to expect and facilitates transparency.
Created by the Duke Recruitment Innovation Center
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