I am working on an NIH grant proposal (secondary data analyses focus) to culturally adapt a currently existing Elder Needs Assessment survey developed for American Indian communities. Some of the needs assessment questions are not relevant for Alaska Native communities and I would like to ask for recommendations and resources on the steps to adapt specific questions to improve relevance to Alaska Native communities. The grant requires secondary data analyses, which I have access to from previous administrations of the Needs Assessment survey to Alaska Native communities. Thank you.
I am not an expert in Elderly care, Needs Assessment could include the following questions:
- Health Status ( Wellness)- strong/weak; well /frail
- Economic - financial status
- Social status - associations
Anytime one is attempting to modify instrumentation to be culturally relevant to a new group, I would recommend recruiting a small group of key informants from that group to act as consultants. In the case of Alaska Native communities, I would anticipate reaching out to elders for their assistance.
Native American tribes in the continental US often have IRBs of their own that would also be good sources for assistance. Obviously, if tribal recruitment is anticipated, their approval would be necessary. Participatory action research guidelines will provide several recommendations for a researcher attempting to bridge cultures.
Hi,
An initial pilot study would help you understand what is needed in the design of the main study. Another bonus is the fact that you have identified previous studies within the same community, this would be useful in designing a culturally appropriate research design.
Check if the material below is useful
Massé, Raymond (2000) 'Qualitative and quantitative analyses of psychological distress: methodological complementarity and ontological incommensurability.'. Qualitative health research.
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