Recruiting elderly with a migration and/or low socio-economic status in the intervention study Optimahl 60plus

Background: OPTIMAHL 60plus is an intervention study which includes the development and evaluation of an interdisciplinary counselling aid and aims to improve the nutrition and physical activity behaviour of elderly people from 60 years onwards. The recruitment of elderly, especially those with a low SE or migration status is known to be difficult and successful strategies are hence described. Methods: Recruitment of elderly was facilitated by the use of focus groups, community outreach, referrals and media involvement. Partnerships were of special help when recruiting vulnerable groups. The intervention study O…