University Retirees Volunteer Center

Mobile App Health Education Research Study

Program Overview:

• The University of Minnesota School of Nursing is seeking LGBTQ+ adults ages 50 and older to participate in a study to assess a new heart health mobile application. This study is being conducted by a doctoral candidate who is a registered nurse and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Volunteer Eligibility and Training:

• Have access to an iPhone.
• Attend a one-hour training session at a mutually scheduled time and public Twin Cities area location. At this meeting participants will: fill out a consent form, complete a short questionnaire, and learn to use the health education mobile app.
• Participants will need to access their e-mail during this session.
• It is recommended that you bring a larger device such as an I pad or laptop along with your iPhone.
• Use the Mobile App for two months at home by reading the health education data recorded on the App for a few minutes each day.
• At the end of two months, meet for a one-hour audio recorded interview on what you learned from using the application.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
• Are 50-years-of-age or older
• Have an iPhone or iPad (Apple device)
• Have cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular disease risk, which includes:

High blood pressure (Hypertension), Diabetes, Smoker or other tobacco user (past or present), Obesity, High cholesterol (and/or lipoprotein disorder), History of heart attack (or acute coronary syndrome), History of stroke or “mini stroke” (TIA), Heart Failure, Coronary and/or peripheral artery disease.

• Are able and willing to meet with the student investigator at your preferred, public meeting place in the Twin Cities metro area.
• If you are not sure you qualify for the study, feel free to complete the registration Form and the student investigator will follow-up with you directly.

Parking/Transportation:

●      Paid parking and transportation are not provided to study meetings.

●      Volunteers can select meeting locations that will be convenient for them.

Volunteer Compensation:

●      Volunteers will be able to select from an assortment of gift cards ($25 per meeting; $50 total) as a thank you for participating in the study.

To register for this activity: 

Submit your interest for this opportunity by clicking on the link below.

https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/surveys