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People with dementia want to participate in research, according to study

For a long time, dementia research has been shaped by concerns that participation may be too burdensome for people with cognitive impairment.

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A recent study of people with dementia, led by professors Eino Solje and Anna Mäki‑Petäjä‑Leinonen, examined how burdensome research participation feels for those with cognitive impairment. The researchers found that 90 percent of participants reported no burden from taking part. Many described the experience as positive, interesting and even refreshing, suggesting that involvement in research can be perceived as enjoyable rather than taxing.

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