Co-designing community-level integral interventions for active ageing: a systematic review from the lens of community-based participatory research

G. Wang*, F. Chang*, D. Kasraian, Z. Gu, P.J.V. van Wesemael

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Abstract

Background
While community-level interventions for promoting active ageing have received increasing attention and there is a trend to leverage technology to support traditional physical or social interventions, little hands-on guidance exists for designing these integral interventions. This study aimed to examine the interventions reported in the literature guided by Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles. The goal is to extract insights that inform future practices in co-designing integral interventions for active ageing.

Methods
The systematic review focused on community-level interventions promoting active ageing that integrated physical, social, and digital elements, i.e., integral interventions. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The included interventions were analysed abductively based on the CBPR principles.

Results
A total of 13 studies were included, and 24 design considerations were generated under eight categories. Further reflection identified the interrelated nature of these design considerations and pinpointed the gaps in current research. This study highlights the urgency and importance of sharing recruitment methods and resource allocation details, recording and reporting collaboration specifics, and disseminating findings to stakeholders beyond academia.

Conclusions
This study offers valuable insights and practical guidance to researchers and practitioners developing community-level integral interventions for active ageing. The findings also serve as a starting point for accumulating knowledge and practice in co-designing integral interventions for active ageing at the community level. The next crucial phase involves evaluating these design considerations within real-world cases to assess their applicability and identify potential areas for improvement.
Original languageEnglish
Article number649
Number of pages17
JournalBMC Public Health
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Active ageing
  • Behaviour change
  • CBPR principles
  • Co-design
  • Community-based interventions
  • Design considerations
  • Elderly
  • Older adults
  • Participatory design
  • Systematic review
  • Humans
  • Community-Based Participatory Research/methods
  • Aging

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