چکیده (انگلیسی):

Background:Chronic diseases may be prevented through programmes that promote physical activity and healthy
nutrition. Computer-tailoring programmes are effective in changing behaviour in the short- and long-term. An
important issue is the implementation of these programmes in general practice. However, there are several barriers
that hinder the adoption of eHealth programmes in general practice. This study explored the feasibility of an
eHealth programme that was designed, using self-regulation principles.
Methods:Seven focus group interviews (a total of 62 GPs) were organized to explore GPs’ opinions about the
feasibility of the eHealth programme for prevention in general practice. At the beginning of each focus group, GPs
were informed about the principles of the self-regulation programme‘My Plan’. Open-ended questions were used
to assess the opinion of GPs about the content and the use of the programme. The focus groups discussions were
audio-taped, transcribed and thematically analysed via NVivo software.
Results:The majority of the GPs was positive about the use of self-regulation strategies and about the use of
computer-tailored programmes in general practice. There were contradictory results about the delivery mode of the
programme. GPs also indicated that the programme might be less suited for patients with a low educational level
or for old patients.
Conclusions:Overall, GPs are positive about the adoption of self-regulation techniques for health promotion in
their practice. However, they raised doubts about the adoption in general practice. This barrier may be addressed
(1) by offering various ways to deliver the programme, and (2) by allowing flexibility to match different work flow
systems. GPs also believed that the acceptability and usability of the programme was low for patients who are
old or with low education. The issues raised by GPs will need to be taken into account when developing and
implementing an eHealth programme in general practice.