Behavior Change Factors and Retention in Dietary Interventions for Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Although poor diet is a major driver of morbidity and mortality in people aged 60 and older, few dietary interventions are widely implemented for this population. We mapped behavior change theories, agents, and techniques in dietary interventions for adults aged 60 and older and explored relationships between these factors and ability to retain at least 80% of the study participants.

Research design and methods

We conducted a scoping review using MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Web of Science through April 2021 for dietary interventions in adults aged 60 and older. We collated, summarized, and calculated frequency distributions of behavior change theories, behavior change agents, and behavior change techniques (BCTs) using BCTv1 taxonomy with regard to partici

SUBMITTER: Zaslavsky O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9756309 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature