ArticleBMC public health2026
Exploring Chinese older adults' acceptance of digital mental health interventions: a qualitative study.
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backgroundThis study aimed to explore the acceptance of digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) among Chinese older adults, and to provide a reference basis for the subsequent implementation of digital mental health intervention tools.
methodsThis study was a qualitative study using an empirical phenomenological approach. We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 elderly patients in the Chinese region and analyzed the content of the interviews qualitatively. The interview transcripts were converted to textual content by NVivo 15.0 software and analyzed using the Colaizzi phenomenological method.
resultsFive major themes were identified in this study: (1) Health Needs for Mind-Body Synergy; (2) Practicality and Perceived Effectiveness of Intervention Measures; (3) Concerns About Data Privacy Leaks (4) Usability of the User Interface and Operations; (5) Experience-driven dissemination and recommendation. in addition, nine sub-themes were extracted as more nuanced influences on the acceptance of DMHIs by older adults.
conclusionsThis study outlines the acceptability of DMHIs for older adults in China. Future research should older adults DMHIs should involve other stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, to provide content that is relevant to the needs of older adults and make it more accessible to them.
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