Mixed study on the impact of a technology-based retirement preparation program: Tech-Retired protocol study

Abstract

[Abstract] Background: Despite the increase in the older-adults’ population and recognizing retirement as one of the most changeable life stages, most Spanish people do not perform a retirement preparation program. The adaptation and preparation for retirement are needed to ensure adequate active and healthy aging.

Objectives: The study aims to know about the experience with the retirement process of a retired people’s group and understand the impact on their quality-of-life and behavior change of a Personalized Retirement Preparation Program using technological devices.

Participants: People retired who have enjoyed paid employment and have never done a preparation program for retirement.

Methods: The present study is a mixed design consisting of a Participatory-Action-Research and a quasi-experimental study. The qualitative tools used were semi-structured individual, group interviews, and field diary, and the quantitative tools were the sociodemographic variables sheet and the EuroQol-5D-5 L scale.

Action plan development: It was developed with 26 participants divided into three groups, during five presential sessions, and using technological resources.

Data analysis: It consists of the comparison pre-post action plan along with analysis of the interview transcriptions with a parallel convergent analysis between qualitative and quantitative data.

Ethics: The Research Ethics Committee of Galicia has approved the protocol.