Attitudes of at-risk older adults about prevention of cardiovascular disease and dementia using eHealth: a qualitative study in a European context.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dementia is a key health priority among older adults. Understanding individuals' attitudes to, the prevention of these conditions, particularly when delivered through novel eHealth tools, could help in designing effective prevention programmes. The aim of the study was to explore the attitudes of older adults at increased risk of CVD and dementia regarding engagement in eHealth self-management prevention programmes, and to describe the facilitators and barriers.

Design

A qualitative research approach was used. Data were collected through eight focus groups in Finland, France and the Netherlands. Data were analysed following the principles of grounded theory.

Setting and participants

Forty-four community-dweller

SUBMITTER: Akenine U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7412614 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature