Stakeholder-informed digital interventions addressing physical health, sleep, emotional well-being, social connectedness, and self-care practices may enhance engagement, accessibility, and preventive mental healthcare among older adults in India.
This qualitative study gathered perspectives from older adults, caregivers, and experts to inform the design of a digital self-help intervention for healthy aging and mental well-being in urban India. Participants identified regular sleep routines, balanced diet, physical activity, stress management, and meditation as beneficial. The findings suggest that culturally tailored digital modules may improve engagement and preventive mental healthcare, but effectiveness and sustainability require further research.
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Stakeholder-informed digital interventions addressing physical health, sleep, emotional well-being, social connectedness, and self-care practices may enhance engagement, accessibility, and preventive mental healthcare among older adults in India. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Stakeholder-informed digital interventions addressing physical health, sleep, emotional well-being, social connectedness, and self-care practices may enhance engagement, accessibility, and preventive mental healthcare among older adults in India.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years, their caregivers, and experts from medical and allied health disciplines in urban India.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Stakeholder perspectives informing the design and development of a digital self-help intervention for healthy aging and mental well-being among older adults in urban India: a qualitative study. (BMC geriatrics, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Stakeholder input gathered via FGDs, IDIs, KIIs, and free-listing
- ▸Thematic analysis identified key themes for healthy aging
- ▸Digital modules designed to address physical health, sleep, emotional well-being, social connectedness, and self-care
- ▸Potential enhancement of engagement and preventive mental healthcare
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years, their caregivers, and experts from medical and allied health disciplines in urban India
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Qualitative design limits generalizability to larger populations
- ▸Findings based on stakeholder perspectives, not actual intervention effectiveness
- ▸Study conducted at two sites in urban India, may not represent rural or other regions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did older adults in India consider important for healthy aging?▼
They considered regular sleep routines, balanced diet, physical activity, stress management, avoiding negative thoughts, and meditation as beneficial.
What content should a digital intervention include for older adults?▼
Health management tips, exercise tutorials, dietary guidelines, mental healthcare advice, and sleep hygiene tips were expected.
What is the study design and sample?▼
It is a qualitative study following COREQ guidelines, conducted from January to September 2024 at two sites in India, involving older adults, caregivers, and experts.
What are the implications for digital mental health interventions?▼
Culturally tailored digital modules may enhance engagement and preventive mental healthcare, but effectiveness and sustainability need further evaluation.
References
- 1.Saha I, Das D, Dutta S, Hoda S, Khasnobis M, Sharma S, J J, Sajan TL, Das S, Dahiya N, Saha A, Sethuraman L, Kandasamy A, Agahi N, Jayaram-Lindström N, Kraepelien M, Sundström C, Chakrabarti A. “Stakeholder perspectives informing the design and development of a digital self-help intervention for healthy aging and mental well-being among older adults in urban India: a qualitative study..” BMC geriatrics, 2026. PMID: 42618902 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-026-08107-0