"It's About Connections": A Grounded Theory of Older Adults' Engagement in Remotely Delivered Home-Based Physical and Cognitive Exercise Interventions Aiming to Reduce the Risk of Dementia.

ABSTRACT: Physical exercise and cognitive training have the potential to enhance cognitive function and mobility in older adults at risk of dementia. However, little is known about the experience of receiving such interventions in the home settings of older adults. Fifteen participants (mean age 70.8 years) who completed the 16-week interventions of SYNERGIC@Home feasibility trial were interviewed to understand participants' engagement in home-based physical and cognitive exercise interventions delivered one-on-one through videoconferencing. Grounded theory data analysis was completed collaboratively by qualitative researchers. Results show that participants' engagement was driven by personal connection to dementia and mediated by relationships fostered largely with individual exercise trainers. Par

SUBMITTER: Omar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576165 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature