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Older Adults' and Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Web-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Audrey Lavoie1, Dominique Truchot-Cardot, Véronique Dubé
1Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal (Ms Lavoie, Dr Dubé); Université de Montréal Marguerite-d'Youville Research Chair on Humanistic Nursing Interventions (Ms Lavoie, Dr Dubé); and Research Center, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (Ms Lavoie, Dr Dubé), Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Institut et Haute École de la Santé La Source, Lausanne (Dr Truchot-Cardot); and Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale, Delémont (HES-SO) (Dr Truchot-Cardot), Switzerland.
Abstract:
The use of Web-based interventions has expanded considerably in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the increased need for remote care, especially among older adults. These interventions could support healthy lifestyle habits, but little is known about the perspectives of potential users. The aim of this study was to investigate the perspectives of older adults and healthcare professionals on Web-based interventions for promoting healthy lifestyles. A qualitative survey was conducted with 20 older adults and 22 healthcare professionals using online questionnaires. Among them, 13 participants (seven older adults and six healthcare professionals) took part in semistructured interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results show that older adults are less convinced of the relevance of Web-based interventions, citing technological barriers and a preference for face-to-face care. In contrast, healthcare professionals recognize the potential of Web-based interventions to support healthy habits. Both groups agreed on the importance of specific content, such as examples of healthy habits, but differed in their preferences regarding mode of delivery. Older adults preferred stand-alone interventions, whereas healthcare professionals favored integrating professional support. These findings can guide researchers designing new interventions that address the perspectives of both older adults and healthcare professionals to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
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