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Table 2 Categories and subcategories from the focus groups

From: What do geriatric rehabilitation patients and experts consider relevant? Requirements for a digitalised e-coach for sustainable improvement of nutrition and physical activity in older adults – a qualitative focus group study

Category

Subcategory

Contents of the information provision

Physical activity topics

Nutritional topics

Forms of information distribution

Design of educational elements

Layout of the screen for nutritional feedback

Layout of the screen for physical activity feedback

Barriers to the use of the e-coach

Personal interest

Integration into daily life

Dealing with technology

Barriers due to the use of individual strategies

Design aspects

Design of exercises

Motivating factors

Motivation through personal interest

Motivation through contents of the e-coach

Motivation through social aspects

Helpful features and settings

Own existing technical know-how

Design and construction of the e-coach

Issues related to the exercises

Individual support while using the system

Support by the program