Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Providing older persons with information about their health status may increase their involvement in their own health and enhance self-management. However, we need a better understanding of how older persons view their personal results after completing a screening questionnaire o...
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doaj-2cded8fcb1ed41978ba35f93f15a9ac12020-11-25T04:08:39ZengBMCBMC Family Practice1471-22962020-10-012111810.1186/s12875-020-01280-0Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative studySophie C. E. van Blijswijk0Lisa S. van Tol1Jeanet W. Blom2Wendy P. J. den Elzen3Jacobijn Gussekloo4Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical CenterDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical CenterDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical CenterDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Leiden University Medical CenterDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical CenterAbstract Background Providing older persons with information about their health status may increase their involvement in their own health and enhance self-management. However, we need a better understanding of how older persons view their personal results after completing a screening questionnaire on complex health, of their (lack of) motivation and their subsequent action. Methods In this qualitative study community-dwelling older persons (≥80 years, n = 13) who completed a screening questionnaire on complex health problems were interviewed regarding their perception of the results, the actions they considered taking and their personal motivations. Data were analysed thematically (qualitative content analyses). Results Participants expressed interest in feedback, as an objective questionnaire might substantiate their own views regarding their personal health. They were mostly unsurprised by the results and/or had already taken precautions and were therefore not inclined to undertake additional action. They admitted difficulty with and appreciated advice from a professional regarding preparation of an action plan. Unexpected negative results would lead them to discuss matters with family and/or their general practitioner, provided they had a good relationship with their GP. Conclusion Older people were interested in direct feedback regarding their screening questionnaire results and in subsequent advice on possible additional measures. General practices could consider inviting older persons to complete a screening questionnaire and discuss activities and personal goals. This information could serve to better shape future interventions aimed at increasing self-management amongst older persons.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01280-0Community-dwelling older personsScreening questionnaireSelf-managementPersonal goalsOlder individuals’ views |
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Sophie C. E. van Blijswijk Lisa S. van Tol Jeanet W. Blom Wendy P. J. den Elzen Jacobijn Gussekloo Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study BMC Family Practice Community-dwelling older persons Screening questionnaire Self-management Personal goals Older individuals’ views |
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Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study |
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Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study |
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Older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study |
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older individuals’ views on their personal screening results for complex health problems: a qualitative study |
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Abstract Background Providing older persons with information about their health status may increase their involvement in their own health and enhance self-management. However, we need a better understanding of how older persons view their personal results after completing a screening questionnaire on complex health, of their (lack of) motivation and their subsequent action. Methods In this qualitative study community-dwelling older persons (≥80 years, n = 13) who completed a screening questionnaire on complex health problems were interviewed regarding their perception of the results, the actions they considered taking and their personal motivations. Data were analysed thematically (qualitative content analyses). Results Participants expressed interest in feedback, as an objective questionnaire might substantiate their own views regarding their personal health. They were mostly unsurprised by the results and/or had already taken precautions and were therefore not inclined to undertake additional action. They admitted difficulty with and appreciated advice from a professional regarding preparation of an action plan. Unexpected negative results would lead them to discuss matters with family and/or their general practitioner, provided they had a good relationship with their GP. Conclusion Older people were interested in direct feedback regarding their screening questionnaire results and in subsequent advice on possible additional measures. General practices could consider inviting older persons to complete a screening questionnaire and discuss activities and personal goals. This information could serve to better shape future interventions aimed at increasing self-management amongst older persons. |
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Community-dwelling older persons Screening questionnaire Self-management Personal goals Older individuals’ views |
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