Survey Design Lessons Learned From Research With US Blind and Nonblind People With Chronic Diseases

Authors

• Nazanin M. Heydarian, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Scott D. Frankowski, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Yessenia Castro, University of Texas at Austin
• Allyson S. Hughes

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

6-10-2026

Abstract

Research documents disparities in health and education faced by blind and low vision people. In this case study, we discuss the SWEETHEART project (Studying Wellness Experiences and Expectations to Health Educate, Alleviate, and be a Resource for Treatment of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease) and focus on lessons learned in recruiting and conducting survey research with blind and low vision people who have diabetes or cardiovascular disease. We discuss challenges with reaching recruitment goals and data completeness, and offer recommendations to help others avoid these pitfalls. Additionally, readers will learn practices they can use in their own work to make recruitment efforts more inclusive of blind and low vision participants.

Comments

© 2026 SAGE Publications Ltd

Recommended Citation

Heydarian, N. M., Frankowski, S. D., Castro, Y., & Hughes, A.S. (2026). Survey design lessons learned from research with U.S. Blind and non-Blind people with chronic diseases. Sage Research Methods: Inclusive Research Methodologies. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781036248901

Publication Title

Sage Research Methods: Inclusive Research Methodologies

DOI

10.4135/9781036248901