Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
frail elderly, telemedicine, obesity, rural health, health promotion
Brief summary
This qualitative study seeks to assess whether mobile health technologies are helpful for older adults. It is the first in a series of four studies whose overarching goal is to conduct a program of pilot research aimed at developing and evaluating a technology-assisted wellness intervention for older adults with obesity who may or may not live in a rural area.
Detailed description
This study is designed and conducted as a series of eighteen individual semi-structured interviews and four focus group discussions. There are three participant groups: 1) older adults (age ≥ 65 years) with diagnosed obesity, 2) primary care clinicians who care for older adults, and 3) community leaders. Focus group discussions are conducted with the older adult cohort only.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥65 years; * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30kg/m\^2; * Waist circumference ≥88cm in females or ≥102cm in males
Exclusion criteria
* Severe mental or life-threatening illness * Dementia * Substance use * History of bariatric surgery * Suicidal ideation * Unable to perform measures * Reside in a nursing home
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technology use in older adults | Up to one year from interview or focus group | The investigators will record and transcribe each interview and focus group discussion for post-hoc evaluation. The investigators will then use the transcripts to identify themes on perceptions and experience with technology use in older adults. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Determinants of obesity in older adults | Up to one year from interview or focus group | The investigators will record and transcribe each interview and focus group discussion for post-hoc evaluation. The investigators will then use the transcripts to identify themes related to the secondary outcome. Themes may include (but are not limited to) barriers and facilitators experienced by older adults when they want to lose weight or eat healthier, barriers and facilitators to joining wellness programs, and general availability of options and support. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed