Exploring challenges to nutrition intervention adherence using COM-B model among patients with wet age-related macular degeneration: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore challenges to nutrition intervention adherence using the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model among wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients. These factors should be considered in the development of potential support and intervention programmes to address these problems.

Design

A qualitative study was conducted with one-to-one and face-to-face interviews with wet AMD patients using a semi-structured question guide. Data were analysed based on COM-B model: capability (physical and psychological), opportunity (physical and social) and motivation (reflective and automatic).

Setting

Southwest Hospital of Chongqing Province in China.

Participants

A convenient and purposive sample of 24 wet AMD patients were

SUBMITTER: Bian W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9710364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature