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Exploring barriers and facilitators of behavioural changes in dietary intake and physical activity: a qualitative study in older adults undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Dennis van ErckChristine D DolmanJosé P HenriquesJosje D SchoufourRonak DelewiWilma J M Scholte Op ReimerMarjolein Snaterse
Published in: European geriatric medicine (2023)
Our study found that older patients had mixed feelings about changing their behaviour. The majority initially stated that dietary intake and physical activity were not a priority at older age. However, with knowledge that behaviour could improve health, patients also stated willingness to change, leading to a state of ambivalence. Healthcare professionals may consider motivational interviewing techniques to address this ambivalence.
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