Findings from an exploration of a social network intervention to promote diet quality and health behaviours in older adults with COPD: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diet quality in older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with better health and lung function. Social factors, such as social support, social networks and participation in activities, have been linked with diet quality in older age. A social network tool-GENIE (Generating Engagement in Network Involvement)-was implemented in a COPD community care context. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of the GENIE intervention to promote diet quality and other health behaviours in COPD.

Methods

Twenty-two community-dwelling older adults with COPD were recruited from a local COPD service. Participants were offered usual care or the GENIE intervention. Process evaluation methods were used to assess intervention implementation, context

SUBMITTER: Bloom I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7003327 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature