Factors Affecting the Reception of Self-Management Health Education: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing Perspectives of Lower-Income Seniors with Cardiovascular Conditions.
Sophia H N TranRobert G WeaverBraden J MannsTerry Saunders-SmithTavis CampbellNoah IversBrenda R HemmelgarnMarcello TonelliRaj PannuDavid J T CampbellPublished in: Patient preference and adherence (2022)
When designing SMES programs, providing the option for electronic delivery appears to promote greater use for seniors. The inclusion of online-delivery and co-receipt of tangible benefits when designing an SMES program for seniors results in favorable reception and could facilitate sustained adherence to health behavior recommendations. Participants also specifically expressed that what they enjoyed most was that the SMES program was informative, helpful, engaging, and supportive.