Improving a Web-Based Tool to Support Older Adults to Stay Independent at Home: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults desire to stay independent at home for as long as possible. We developed an interactive website to inform older adults and caregivers about ways to achieve this.

Objective

This study aimed to perform an in-depth exploration among potential end users about how to improve the interactive website to better inform older adults and caregivers about ways to stay independent at home.

Methods

To complement the results of a quantitative survey on the usability and acceptability of the website before implementation, we conducted a qualitative descriptive study. Using multiple recruitment strategies, we recruited a purposeful sample of older adults (aged ≥65 years) and caregivers of older adults struggling to stay independent at home. We conducted face-to

SUBMITTER: Garvelink MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7407259 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature