How the LiveWell Dorset lifestyle behaviour change service influences older adults' physical activity behaviour: A generic qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is uncertainty around the most effective characteristics and components of interventions to increase older adults' physical activity (PA) levels. This study aimed to explore how LiveWell Dorset (LWD), a lifestyle behaviour change support service based in Dorset, South-West England, influences older adults' PA behaviour.

Study design

A qualitative study using a generic approach.

Methods

Semi-structured telephone interviews were held with 12 individuals aged 55 to 65 who had accessed LWD's support to increase their PA levels, to gather their views and experiences of the service. A thematic analysis of the interview data was conducted using a hybrid approach that incorporated both inductive and deductive processes. Additionally, interview content was cod

SUBMITTER: Powell AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461534 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature