Attitudes of German General Practitioners Toward eHealth Apps for Dementia Risk Reduction: Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

eHealth interventions constitute a promising approach to disease prevention, particularly because of their ability to facilitate lifestyle changes. Although a rather recent development, eHealth interventions might be able to promote brain health and reduce dementia risk in older adults.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the perspective of general practitioners (GPs) on the potentials and barriers of eHealth interventions for brain health. Understanding the perspective of GPs allows us to identify chances and challenges for implementing eHealth apps for dementia risk reduction.

Methods

We conducted semistructured expert interviews with 9 GPs working in an outpatient setting in and near Leipzig, Germany. Data were fully transcribed and analyzed using a pr

SUBMITTER: Schultz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11799816 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature