Occupational Therapists' Perspectives on Community Implementation of Interventions Unfamiliar to Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

There is an increasing push for broad implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) targeting older adults. Successful delivery of EBIs in communities requires therapists to adhere to protocols and to be responsive to contextual factors. This study explored the real-world implementation of an EBI, the Multiple-component Cognitive Intervention using Simulated Everyday Tasks (MCI-SET) in Taiwan from therapists' perspectives on fidelity, challenges, and strategies for program delivery.

Research design and methods

We used a convergent mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were collected from the 13-item Perceived Fidelity Questionnaire (PFQ), assessing the perceived importance, proficiency, and adherence to the essential skills of MCI-SET. Qua

SUBMITTER: Mao HF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792241 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature