R Yu1, M C So, C Tong, F Ho, J Woo. 1. Ruby Yu, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China, Tel: (852) 3943 5142, Fax: (852) 2637 9215, E-mail: rubyyu@cuhk.edu.hk.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore pre-frail and frail older Chinese people's perspectives on a multi-component, group-based frailty prevention program in Hong Kong, along with their views regarding factors determining participation and sustainability of such program. DESIGN: Seven focus groups were conducted. SETTING: Community elderly centres. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 38 community-dwelling older people aged 54 - 84 (mean age, 64.9 years; female, 58%; married, 68%; retired, 97%) screened with pre-frailty or frailty completing a 12-week multi-component (involving physical, cognitive, and social activities), group-based frailty prevention program were interviewed. MEASUREMENTS: Thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS: Using thematic analysis, perceived health benefits, peer support and social networking were identified as key motivators concerning intention to participate in the frailty prevention program; whereas perceived health benefits, socializing, sense of connectedness, expert guidance and sense of dignity were identified as key motivators concerning program adherence. CONCLUSION: Majority of participants provided positive feedbacks about the multi-component intervention program in regards to their physical health, psychological well-being and social life. These findings highlighted several important factors for consideration in future design of frailty interventions regarding the needs of pre-frail and frail older adults, which could help to motivate and sustain their participation in community-based frailty prevention programs.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore pre-frail and frail older Chinese people's perspectives on a multi-component, group-based frailty prevention program in Hong Kong, along with their views regarding factors determining participation and sustainability of such program. DESIGN: Seven focus groups were conducted. SETTING: Community elderly centres. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 38 community-dwelling older people aged 54 - 84 (mean age, 64.9 years; female, 58%; married, 68%; retired, 97%) screened with pre-frailty or frailty completing a 12-week multi-component (involving physical, cognitive, and social activities), group-based frailty prevention program were interviewed. MEASUREMENTS: Thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS: Using thematic analysis, perceived health benefits, peer support and social networking were identified as key motivators concerning intention to participate in the frailty prevention program; whereas perceived health benefits, socializing, sense of connectedness, expert guidance and sense of dignity were identified as key motivators concerning program adherence. CONCLUSION: Majority of participants provided positive feedbacks about the multi-component intervention program in regards to their physical health, psychological well-being and social life. These findings highlighted several important factors for consideration in future design of frailty interventions regarding the needs of pre-frail and frail older adults, which could help to motivate and sustain their participation in community-based frailty prevention programs.
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Keywords:
Frailty; cognitive training; exercise; multi-component interventions; social activity
Authors: Nicole E Blackburn; Mathias Skjodt; Mark A Tully; Ilona Mc Mullan; Maria Giné-Garriga; Paolo Caserotti; Sergi Blancafort; Marta Santiago; Sara Rodriguez-Garrido; Gudrun Weinmayr; Ulrike John-Köhler; Katharina Wirth; Javier Jerez-Roig; Dhayana Dallmeier; Jason J Wilson; Manuela Deidda; Emma McIntosh; Laura Coll-Planas Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-04-29 Impact factor: 3.390