Factors influencing the engagement of older adults with neurocognitive disorders in the design of decision aids: A qualitative descriptive study.

Objective: To identify factors influencing the engagement of older adults with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in the design of decision aids (DAs).

Methods: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with 23 older adults with NCDs who were accompanied by 27 caregivers. This is a secondary analysis of a published study to identify the features of DAs designed for this population and their caregivers.