Older Adults' Experiences of Behavior Change Support in a Digital Fall Prevention Exercise Program: Qualitative Study Framed by the Self-determination Theory

Beatrice Pettersson, Rebecka Janols, Maria Wiklund, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Marlene Sandlund, Beatrice Pettersson, Rebecka Janols, Maria Wiklund, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Marlene Sandlund

Abstract

Background: Exercise is an effective intervention to prevent falls in older adults; however, long-term adherence is often poor. To increase adherence, additional support for behavior change has been advocated. However, consistency in the reporting of interventions using behavior change techniques is lacking. Recently, a classification system has been developed to increase consistency in studies using behavior change techniques within the self-determination theory.

Objective: This study aimed to explore expressions of self-determination among community-dwelling older adults using a self-managed digital fall prevention exercise program comprising behavior change support (the Safe Step program), which was developed in co-creation with intended users.

Methods: The qualitative study design was based on open-ended responses to questionnaires, and individual and focus group interviews. A deductive qualitative content analysis was applied using the classification system of motivation and behavior change techniques as an analytical matrix, followed by an inductive analysis. Twenty-five participants took part in a feasibility study and exercised in their homes with the Safe Step program for 4 months. The exercise program was available on computers, smartphones, and tablets, and was fully self-managed.

Results: In the deductive analysis, expressions of support were demonstrated for all three basic human psychological needs, namely, autonomy, competence, and relatedness. These expressions were related to 11 of the 21 motivation and behavior change techniques in the classification system. The inductive analysis indicated that autonomy (to be in control) was valued and enabled individual adaptations according to different rationales for realizing exercise goals. However, the experience of autonomy was also two-sided and depended on the participants' competence in exercise and the use of technology. The clarity of the program and exercise videos was seen as key for support in performance and competent choices. Although augmented techniques for social support were requested, support through relatedness was found within the program.

Conclusions: In this study, the Safe Step program supported the establishment of new exercise routines, as well as the three basic human psychological needs, with autonomy and competence being expressed as central in this context. Based on the participants' experiences, a proposed addition to the classification system used as an analytical matrix has been presented.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02916849; https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT02916849.

Keywords: accidental falls; aged; behavior change; classification of motivation and behavior change techniques; eHealth; exercise; fall prevention; qualitative research; self-determination theory; self-management.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

©Beatrice Pettersson, Rebecka Janols, Maria Wiklund, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Marlene Sandlund. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (https://www.jmir.org), 30.07.2021.

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Figure 1
Overview of features in the Safe Step program.
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Figure 2
Overview of the motivation and behavior change techniques (MBCTs) according to the classification of MBCTs, where MBCTs found nonrepresentative of our study are presented in grey. The basic human psychological needs are presented in the order in which the participants expressed the most support. The bullets represent subcategories.

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