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Examination of the Social Experience in a Virtual Culinary Nutrition Program for Dementia Risk Reduction
JulieAnne Beitel1, Megan E O'Connell2, Jessica R L Lieffers1
1College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Social interactions in a virtual nutrition program enhanced learning and strategy implementation for dementia risk reduction. Virtual delivery offered benefits but required careful planning to overcome socialization barriers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutrition Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Dementia risk reduction strategies are crucial for aging populations.
- Virtual nutrition education programs offer accessible learning opportunities.
- Understanding social dynamics in virtual learning is key for program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the social experience of participants in a pilot virtual nutrition education program.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to social engagement in a web-based setting.
- To explore how social interactions impact learning and strategy implementation for dementia risk reduction.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collected through fieldnotes, journal entries, interviews (n=15), and focus groups (n=13).
- Observational study of two identical Cognitive Kitchen (CK) programs delivered via Zoom.
- Interpretive description approach used for inductive coding and theme development.
Main Results:
- Four themes emerged: social interactions supported learning and application, virtual delivery presented trade-offs (advantages and missed connections), and strategies to maximize engagement were identified.
- Social interactions were found to enhance participants' knowledge and implementation of health-promoting strategies.
- Barriers to socialization in the virtual setting were noted, alongside strategies to overcome them.
Conclusions:
- Social interactions within the virtual nutrition program positively influenced perceived knowledge and adoption of health strategies.
- Web-based program delivery necessitates deliberate planning to mitigate challenges to social engagement.
- Findings inform the design of future virtual health education programs for older adults.
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