Opportunities to Improve a Mobile Obesity Wellness Intervention for Rural Older Adults with Obesity.

ABSTRACT: Older adults with obesity are at a high risk of decline, particularly in rural areas. Our study objective was to gain insights into how a potential Mobile Health Obesity Wellness Intervention (MOWI) in rural older adults with obesity, consisting of nutrition and exercise sessions, could be helpful to improve physical function. A qualitative methods study was conducted in a rural community, community-based aging center. Four community leaders, 7 clinicians and 29 patient participants underwent focus groups and semi-structured interviews. All participants had a favorable view of MOWI and saw its potential to improve health and create accountability. Participants noted that MOWI could overcome geographic barriers and provided feedback about components that could improve implementation. There

SUBMITTER: Batsis JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6957745 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature