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Experiences of a digital group intervention ‘the health web’: a case study of older adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Within the development of new interventions, it is of highly important to address social participation since it is associated with improved physical and mental health. Therefore, a new intervention in occupational therapy, 'The health Web' was developed. AIM: The aim of this study was to explore and describe how older adults experienced the intervention process of 'The Health Web' provided by an occupational therapist, and whether the intervention has the potential to promote social participation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An exploratory descriptive case study was designed. Five older adults and an occupational therapist were included. Interviews, self-assessments, registration forms and field-notes were used to collect data. The data were analysed using pattern-matching. RESULTS: . Each case is described with three categories representing the experienced intervention process of the older adults in the respective case. CONCLUSIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE: The results suggest that the intervention has some potential to support older adults' in using strategies supporting social participation. This study provides valuable insights for the continued development of the intervention.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2025.2477115

Authors: Linnea Körlof, Ellinor Larsson, Gunilla Isaksson, Anneli Nyman

Institution: Luleå University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Therapy Practice and Research

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province