scholarly journals Healthy aging through the lens of community-based practitioners: a focus group study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubee Dev ◽  
Oleg Zaslavsky ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Thomas Eagen ◽  
Nancy F. Woods
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Healthy aging through the lens of community-based practitioners: a focus group study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubee Dev ◽  
Oleg Zaslavsky ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Thomas Eagen ◽  
Nancy F Woods
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background Nearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are directed towards understanding the perceptions of older adults. Little is known about the perspectives of community-based practitioners who work with older adults and deliver programs to promote healthy aging. The purpose of this project was to expand knowledge on healthy aging by exploring the perspectives of community-based practitioners working directly with older adults. Methods We purposively sampled community-based practitioners (n=12, including nurses, physician, social workers, and other community services professionals), who then participated in one of three in-depth focus group discussions. Results Three core categories were identified: (1) characteristics of healthy aging; (2) healthy aging attainment; and (3) programs and activities for healthy aging. Participants identified a number of characteristics under person-specific, social, and spiritual dimensions of healthy aging. Healthy aging attainment was represented as facilitators and barriers, and programs and activities through promoting fitness and wellness. Conclusions Although practitioners’ perspectives had some overlap with traditional research and medical views on healthy aging, the unique and holistic model derived provides a more refined foundation for supporting healthy aging.

scholarly journals Healthy aging through the lens of community-based practitioners: a focus group study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubee Dev ◽  
Oleg Zaslavsky ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Thomas Eagen ◽  
Nancy F Woods
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based

Abstract Background: Nearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are directed towards understanding the perceptions of older adults. Little is known about the perspectives of community-based practitioners who work with older adults and deliver programs to promote healthy aging. The purpose of this project was to expand knowledge on healthy aging by exploring the perspectives of community-based practitioners working directly with older adults. Methods: We purposively sampled community-based practitioners (n=12, including nurses, physician, social workers, and other community services professionals) working with older adults, who then participated in one of three in-depth focus group discussions conducted between March and June 2016. Each focus group discussion lasted for about two hours. Verbatim transcript data were analyzed in Atlas.ti 7 using a conventional content analysis with an inductive approach, and consensual validation of coding was achieved.Results: Three core categories of healthy aging were identified: (1) characteristics of healthy aging; (2) healthy aging attainment; and (3) programs and activities for healthy aging. Practitioners identified a number of characteristics of healthy aging under person-specific (physiological, basic, psych-emotional, and cognitive needs), social aspects (creating community and contributing to the community), and spiritual dimensions (cultural views and beliefs) of healthy aging. Healthy aging attainment was represented as facilitators and barriers both with respect to care recipients and care providers, and programs and activities through promoting fitness and wellness. Conclusions: The rapidly changing demographics and aging population in the United States and their various needs suggest the implications for recognizing opportunities and developing and implementing programs to promote healthy aging. Although practitioners’ perspectives had some overlap with traditional research and medical views on healthy aging, the unique and holistic conceptual framework derived in the study might provide a more refined foundation for delivering appropriate health care services to the American aging population.

scholarly journals Healthy aging through the lens of community-based practitioners: a focus group study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubee Dev ◽  
Oleg Zaslavsky ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Thomas Eagen ◽  
Nancy F Woods
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based

Abstract Background: Nearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are directed towards understanding the perceptions of older adults. Little is known about the perspectives of community-based practitioners who work with older adults and deliver programs to promote healthy aging. The purpose of this project was to expand knowledge on healthy aging by exploring the perspectives of community-based practitioners working directly with older adults. Methods: We purposively sampled community-based practitioners (n=12, including nurses, physician, social workers, and other community services professionals) working with older adults, who then participated in one of three in-depth focus group discussions conducted between March and June 2016. Each focus group discussion lasted for about two hours. Verbatim transcript data were analyzed in Atlas.ti 7 using a conventional content analysis with an inductive approach, and consensual validation of coding was achieved.Results: Three core categories of healthy aging were identified: (1) characteristics of healthy aging; (2) healthy aging attainment; and (3) programs and activities for healthy aging. Practitioners identified a number of characteristics of healthy aging under person-specific (physiological, basic, psych-emotional, and cognitive needs), social aspects (creating community and contributing to the community), and spiritual dimensions (cultural views and beliefs) of healthy aging. Healthy aging attainment was represented as facilitators and barriers both with respect to care recipients and care providers, and programs and activities through promoting fitness and wellness. Conclusions: The rapidly changing demographics and aging population in the United States and their various needs suggest the implications for recognizing opportunities and developing and implementing programs to promote healthy aging. Although practitioners’ perspectives had some overlap with traditional research and medical views on healthy aging, the unique and holistic conceptual framework derived in the study might provide a more refined foundation for delivering appropriate health care services to the American aging population.

Practitioners’ perspectives on community-based breast cancer survivorship care in Singapore: A focus group study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Chan ◽  
Guo Hui Ngai ◽  
Wing Lam Chung ◽  
Angie Yeo ◽  
Terence Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cancer Survivorship ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivorship ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Requirements on a community-based intervention for stimulating physical activity in physically disabled people: a focus group study amongst experts

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (20) ◽  
pp. 2400-2407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie A. Krops ◽  
Doortje H. J. Hols ◽  
Nienke Folkertsma ◽  
Pieter U. Dijkstra ◽  
Jan H. B. Geertzen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Physically Disabled ◽  
Physically Disabled People

scholarly journals COMMUNITY PRACTITIONER PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTHY AGING: A FOCUS GROUP STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 262-263
Author(s):  
R. Dev ◽  
O. Zaslavsky ◽  
B.B. Cochrane ◽  
N.F. Woods
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Practitioner

scholarly journals PERSPECTIVES OF OLDER ADULT STAKEHOLDERS ON THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY-BASED EXERCISE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S796-S797
Author(s):  
Lekaa Elhajjmoussa ◽  
Allison M Mays ◽  
Katrina B Rosales ◽  
Sonja L Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This focus-group study aims to identify the perceptions of older adults (>50 years) who participated in community-based exercise classes as part of the Leveraging Exercise to Age in Place (LEAP) Study. LEAP enrollees participate in community-based classes that include Tai Chi, EnhanceFitness, Arthritis Exercise, and the Healthier Living Workshops. Nine LEAP participants attended a focus group at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. The focus group included quantitative and qualitative questions in both a verbal discussion format and a written questionnaire that examined the effects of liaisons, social connections, and incurred changes as a result of participating in LEAP classes. Participants endorsed liaisons within the healthcare system, including physician referrals and communication with a community health coach, as aiding in their decision to participate in health classes. Participants cited positive changes in their physical states, such as increases mobility and decreases in pain, and positive psychological changes, such as increases in energy and socialization, post LEAP completion. Among the ideas and critiques noted by the focus group attendees was the desire to have LEAP classes become part of communities permanently, and to have longer exercise class session duration. These findings suggest that direct merging of liaisons within the healthcare system and community-based exercise programs for older individuals, such as those offered by LEAP, is an effective way to positively influence older patient outcomes both physiologically and psychologically. These results call for future research that focuses on how healthcare systems and community programs can work together to maximize positive patient outcomes for older individuals.

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