Background <p>Health promotion interventions supporting the development of strategies for social participation when ageing is an important concern within occupational therapy. Therefore, a new intervention has been developed.</p> Aim <p>To present a protocol for a feasibility study evaluating the feasibility of Health Web 1.0, a web-based occupational therapy group intervention supporting older adults’ social participation and meaningful activities in daily life.</p> Material and methods <p>This feasibility study follows the framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions. This study will be conducted using a pre-test and posttest design without a control group to evaluate feasibility and potential results. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected concurrently in a mixed-method design. The Health Web 1.0 will be conducted in municipal primary healthcare settings. The intervention is provided through a digital communication platform, delivered by occupational therapists.</p> Results <p>Not applicable (N/A).</p> Conclusions and significance <p>The intervention will have significance for occupational therapists to adapt to a more proactive role in supporting a meaningful everyday life when ageing. Additionally, the group format and digital delivery of the intervention will provide possibilities to use resources more effectively.</p>

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Health Web 1.0, a web-based occupational therapy group intervention for older adults: A study protocol for a feasibility study

  • Anneli Nyman,
  • Ellinor Larsson,
  • Gunilla Isaksson

摘要

Background

Health promotion interventions supporting the development of strategies for social participation when ageing is an important concern within occupational therapy. Therefore, a new intervention has been developed.

Aim

To present a protocol for a feasibility study evaluating the feasibility of Health Web 1.0, a web-based occupational therapy group intervention supporting older adults’ social participation and meaningful activities in daily life.

Material and methods

This feasibility study follows the framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions. This study will be conducted using a pre-test and posttest design without a control group to evaluate feasibility and potential results. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected concurrently in a mixed-method design. The Health Web 1.0 will be conducted in municipal primary healthcare settings. The intervention is provided through a digital communication platform, delivered by occupational therapists.

Results

Not applicable (N/A).

Conclusions and significance

The intervention will have significance for occupational therapists to adapt to a more proactive role in supporting a meaningful everyday life when ageing. Additionally, the group format and digital delivery of the intervention will provide possibilities to use resources more effectively.