Table 3.
Description of themes and codes (interviews) derived with content analysis
| Theme | Subtheme | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Program characteristics | Barriers | |
| Specific frequency required | If the program requires visits in a high frequency and of long duration. Also, if you cannot quit the program or stop messages by yourself | |
| Content unsatisfying | When content is not interesting, not up-to-date, too scientific or too simple, and when information parts are too long | |
| Facilitators | ||
| Content | Content on desired topics, explanation of difficult words, and possibility to get deeper into the information in case of interest. Clear distinction between information on the total population, people with memory complaints or people with dementia. Trustworthy information. Up-to-date and innovative information. | |
| Functionalities | Messages from the program to remind you, possibility to use program at own frequency and pace, and possibility to ask questions to expert or help desk. | |
| Personalization | Information and advice are tailored and applicable to user, possibility to track behavior and get insight into this, and track progress based on scores and graphs. | |
| User-friendliness | Structured and clear program layout, easy to search within the information, easy to use, quick to use, available at multiple devices, and well-developed technical aspects | |
| Personal factors | Barriers | |
| Limited digital skills | Having difficulties working with technology, logging in, and reminding passwords | |
| Time constraints | Having too little time to work on the program | |
| Psychological barrier | Having to face the truth about your functioning and behavior, expecting to have a hard time persevering, and getting disappointed | |
| Facilitators | ||
| Total package of information | Information on lifestyle and brain collected (not only nutrition or only cognitive activity), holistic view, and no contradictory information | |
| Confirmation of what you know and do | Reading and learning that what you already do and know is the right thing to do | |
| Motivation for a healthy brains | The intrinsic motivation to work on brain health and the feeling of vulnerability of the brain |
NOTE. This table gives an overview of the themes and subthemes identified in the interview data. Every subtheme is described with summarized examples from the interviews.