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Lifefulness: Feasibility of a self-administered digital intervention to support mental health in older adults in Sweden

Lifefulness - feasibility of a self-guided digital intervention promoting mental health among older adults in sweden

A transdiagnostic digital self-help program tailored to older adults was found to be feasible, with high engagement, high satisfaction, and low resource requirements.

Responding to the need for a low-cost, easily accessible behavioral intervention for adults aged 65 and older, who account for more than 20% of Sweden's population, this single-arm study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of Lifefulness, a transdiagnostic digital self-help program tailored to older adults. The content was co-developed with seven focus groups and drew on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation on healthy aging, the principles of selection, optimization, and compensation, and narratives emerging from the focus group discussions. Participants aged 65 to 85 were recruited online and enrolled in a six-week intervention that included three brief telephone calls addressing adherence to the program. Outcome measures included program use and acceptability, as well as preliminary effects on quality of life and mental health. A total of 73 participants were included. Average program use was high, with 72% of participants engaging with the intervention daily or several times a week; the average total time spent on the three calls was 33 minutes per participant. The program was associated with positive changes in various mental health symptoms, higher quality-of-life scores, and high reported satisfaction and credibility. The authors conclude that the findings support the intervention's feasibility and resource efficiency and that it should be tested in a randomized trial with long-term follow-up of outcomes and healthcare use.

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