title: Reflections and Recommendations for Conducting In-Depth Interviews With People With Dementia.
abstract: Despite the importance and advantages of including people with dementia in research, there are various challenges for researchers and participants to their involvement. This article draws on the literature and experiences of a diverse group of authors, including a person with dementia, to provide recommendations about conducting research with people with dementia. Particular attention is given to in-depth interviews as a qualitative technique. More specifically, topics discussed include interview guide preparation, recruitment, obtaining consent/assent, conducting effective interviews, analysis and interpretation of data, effective communication of research findings, and reflections and recommendations for maintaining researcher and participant health. Given the current obstacles to participation in research of people with dementia, this is a timely article providing useful insights to promote improved outcomes using in-depth interviews.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Elizabeth K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Cridland
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Lyn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Phillipson
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brennan-Horley
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Swaffer
keywords: Australia; confidentiality/privacy; data collection and management; dementia; exploratory methods; qualitative interviews; relationships, research; research, participation