Patient Perspectives of Early Interventions for Healthy Ageing in General Practice: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As the population ages more people are experiencing chronic conditions, placing substantial burden on the healthcare system. General practice plays a crucial role in managing chronic health conditions and early interventions to support healthy ageing. This study explored patients' perceptions of early intervention initiatives to support healthy ageing in Australian general practice settings.

Methods

Using a qualitative descriptive design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with general practice patients aged 40 years and older living with chronic conditions, in Adelaide, South Australia. Interview data were analysed using inductive content analysis.

Results

Twenty participants from eight general practices were interviewed. Three themes were developed:

SUBMITTER: Block H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811994 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature