Acquisition behaviours for nutrition-related information based on a health promotion model for older adults in a long-term care facility.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the acquisition behaviours for nutrition-related information of older adults in a long-term care facility.

Design

A qualitative descriptive design was used in this study.

Methods

Sixteen older adults in a long-term care facility were recruited using purposive sampling between March and May 2021. Data were collected via face-to-face semi-structured interviews, based on open questions regarding acquisition behaviours for nutrition-related information and flexible question formulation, and the data were analysed using an inductive-deductive method. A health promotion model was used as a conceptual framework to regulate the refinement of themes.

Results

Three themes were identified in this study. The first theme discussed the individual characteristi

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416078 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature