Needs and views on healthy lifestyles for the prevention of dementia and the potential role for mobile health (mHealth) interventions in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Over the coming decades, China is expected to face the largest worldwide increase in dementia incidence. Mobile health (mHealth) may improve the accessibility of dementia prevention strategies, targeting lifestyle-related risk factors. Our aim is to explore the needs and views of Chinese older adults regarding healthy lifestyles to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dementia through mHealth, supporting the Prevention of Dementia using Mobile Phone Applications (PRODEMOS) study.

Design

Qualitative semi-structured interview study, using thematic analysis.

Setting

Primary and secondary care in Beijing and Tai'an, China.

Participants

Older adults aged 55 and over without dementia with an increased dementia risk, possessing a smartphone. Participant

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684993 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature