Exploring Older Adults’ Pre-Intervention Motivations, Attitudes, Expectations, and Barriers to Participation in the FINGER-NL Lifestyle Intervention to Maintain Optimal Cognitive Functioning: A Qualitative Interview Study DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca S. Otte,

Anja de Kruif,

Elke Naumann

et al.

Ageing International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 50(2)

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract Multidomain lifestyle interventions hold promise for preventing cognitive decline, but personalized approaches are essential (maintaining) behaviour change and adherence. The Dutch FINGER-NL trial is based on the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment Disability (FINGER) includes 7 intervention components, supported by technological elements. This study describes older adults’ motivations attitudes regarding participation changes at start of trial. followed a qualitative descriptive design, using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 40 purposively selected participants Thematic analysis was applied. For theme (1) 'Reasons participate', most mentioned personal gain, aiming improve physical health. Dementia prevention key motivator, driven concerns about ageing, desire behavioural change. Public interest contributing broader societal solution were also mentioned. Knowledge dementia (prevention) limited, perceptions largely shaped experiences close ones. In (2) 'Contextual factors influencing participation' discussed, including work, living situation, health conditions. According participants, main 'Lifestyle-related areas improvement', (3), diet activity, lesser extent cognition, sleep, social activities, stress management. Theme (4) 'Expectations FINGER-NL' discussed barriers which included time constraints, established habits, financial limitations. Participants emphasized need counselling, coaching in exercise, experiencing positive effects change, group setting practical aspects, such as appointment reminders support their commitment adherence study. held different opinions 'Use technology', (5). Personal strongly influenced motivation participate FINGER-NL, creating urgency expressed wish receive tailored addressing individual needs circumstances. Longitudinal follow-up within promises valuable insights future interventions.

Language: Английский

Exploring Older Adults’ Pre-Intervention Motivations, Attitudes, Expectations, and Barriers to Participation in the FINGER-NL Lifestyle Intervention to Maintain Optimal Cognitive Functioning: A Qualitative Interview Study DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca S. Otte,

Anja de Kruif,

Elke Naumann

et al.

Ageing International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 50(2)

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract Multidomain lifestyle interventions hold promise for preventing cognitive decline, but personalized approaches are essential (maintaining) behaviour change and adherence. The Dutch FINGER-NL trial is based on the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment Disability (FINGER) includes 7 intervention components, supported by technological elements. This study describes older adults’ motivations attitudes regarding participation changes at start of trial. followed a qualitative descriptive design, using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 40 purposively selected participants Thematic analysis was applied. For theme (1) 'Reasons participate', most mentioned personal gain, aiming improve physical health. Dementia prevention key motivator, driven concerns about ageing, desire behavioural change. Public interest contributing broader societal solution were also mentioned. Knowledge dementia (prevention) limited, perceptions largely shaped experiences close ones. In (2) 'Contextual factors influencing participation' discussed, including work, living situation, health conditions. According participants, main 'Lifestyle-related areas improvement', (3), diet activity, lesser extent cognition, sleep, social activities, stress management. Theme (4) 'Expectations FINGER-NL' discussed barriers which included time constraints, established habits, financial limitations. Participants emphasized need counselling, coaching in exercise, experiencing positive effects change, group setting practical aspects, such as appointment reminders support their commitment adherence study. held different opinions 'Use technology', (5). Personal strongly influenced motivation participate FINGER-NL, creating urgency expressed wish receive tailored addressing individual needs circumstances. Longitudinal follow-up within promises valuable insights future interventions.

Language: Английский

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