Abstract

ABSTRACT Singapore’s aging population is projected to rise to 19% by 2030, and the prevalence of frailty will increase if no countermeasures are implemented. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent frailty management initiative, Say No To Frailty (SNTF), based on the perceptions of older adult participants. A qualitative study design was used in this study. One-to-one semi-structured interviews with participants from two community sites were conducted immediately post-intervention. All interviews were audio-recorded with permission, transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using NVIVO software. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were thematically analyzed and derived with four main themes: (a) a well-structured initiative; (b) self-management strategies learnt; (c) positive behavioral changes leading to a healthier lifestyle; and (d) feedback and recommendations for future improvements. Participants from both centers attributed the positive behavioral modifications that they have acquired to the initiative’s structure and strategies. Furthermore, the majority of the participants provided positive feedback about SNTF regarding goal achievement and eliciting positive behavioral changes. Finally, participants shared valuable suggestions for future implementation. These findings highlight that SNTF promotes positive behavioral changes to reverse frailty. The widespread implementation of multicomponent frailty management initiatives in Singapore is therefore essential to prevent frailty.

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