Table 2 Characteristics of interview participants
Think aloud: General practice n/16 (%) | Think aloud: Snowballing n/7 (%) | Process evaluation n/18 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age range | |||
65–74 | 3 (13) | 1 (4) | 8 (44) |
75–84 | 7 (30) | 5 (22) | 9 (50) |
85–94 | 5 (22) | 1 (4) | 1 (6) |
Missing data | 1 (4) | 0 | 0 |
Gender – | |||
Female | 9 (39) | 7 (30) | 11 (61) |
Male | 7 (30) | 0 (0) | 7 (39) |
Health conditions (self-report) | |||
Cancer (not in current treatment) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Cardiovascular | 7 | 3 | 8 |
Depression | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Epilepsy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Eye conditions | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Gastrointestinal | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Leg ulcers | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Musculoskeletal | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Respiratory | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Urinary tract | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Missing data | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-rated health in last weeka | n/a | ||
1–3 = Poor to very poor | 1 (4) | 1 (4) | |
4 = Average | 5 (22) | 2 (9) | |
5–7 = Good to excellent | 10 (43) | 4 (17) | |
Sheltered accommodation | 2 (9) | 0 | n/a |
Living alone | 7 (30) | 7 (30) | 8 (44) |
Recent hospital admission (last 6 months) | 2 (9) | 2 (9) | 2 (12) |
Bereavement in last year | 2 (9) | 1 (4) | n/a |
Help to shop or cook | 6 (36) | 2 (9) | n/a |
Indicators of low appetite / malnutrition riskb | n/a | ||
MUST score = 1 or more | 10 (56) | ||
SNAQ score = 13 or less | 12 (67) | ||
BMI = 20 or less | 6 (33) | ||
Unintended weight loss in last 3 months | 9 (50) | ||
Considered ‘at risk’ by family | 7 (100) | n/a | |