Journal of Applied Gerontology
Volume 38, Issue 8, 2019, Pages 1096-1120

Moving From Knowledge to Action in Partnership: A Case Study on Program Adaptation to Support Optimal Aging in the Context of Migration (Article)

Barenfeld E.* , Wallin L. , Björk Brämberg E.
  • a Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Center of Ageing and Health (AgeCap), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • b School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
  • c Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

This case study explored how a researcher–community partnership contributed to program adaptations when implementing person-centered group-based health promotion services to older people who have migrated to Sweden. The study was conducted over 3 years and various data sources were used: focus groups, individual interviews, documents, and archive material. Findings from different data sources and partners’ perspectives were triangulated to an overall case description using an iterative process. Adaptations were shaped through a dynamic process, negotiating toward suitable solutions that culminated in actions taken to adapt or inhibit adaptations. The negotiations were driven by the interplay within and between three reasons to adapt. The partners’ opportunities to influence the negotiation process depended on establishing common ground to shape adaptations. Practical implications are provided on how to move from knowledge to action when implementing person-centered group-based health promotion to support optimal aging in the context of migration. © The Author(s) 2017.

Author Keywords

emigrants and immigrants Health promotion researcher–community partnership Implementation older adults

Index Keywords

case report scientist information center health promotion clinical article Article interview interpersonal communication human adult migrant aging
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85068233444&doi=10.1177%2f0733464817727110&partnerID=40&md5=d3f4be992149d8d53d028243a6b158f5
DOI: 10.1177/0733464817727110
ISSN: 07334648
Original Language: English