Experience and Influence of Lifestyle Redesign ^® Training in French–Canadian Occupational Therapists

<b>Background.</b> While it is a well-recognized and cost-effective preventive occupational therapy (OT) intervention, the impact of the Lifestyle Redesign^® training, including its French version, is unknown. <b>Purpose.</b> This study aimed to explore experience of French-Canadian OTs and students about the Lifestyle Redesign^® training and its influence on their knowledge and behavioural intention. <b>Method.</b> A cross-cultural validation and action research were used including a pre-experimental component (OTs questioned before and after the training). Semi-directed focus groups were digitally audiotaped and transcribed, which then underwent thematic content analysis. <b>Findings.</b> Aged between 22 and 60, 24 women (20 OTs and four OT students) completed the French version of the Lifestyle Redesign^® training. Participants welcomed access to a French version of the approach and reported that the themes covered were adapted to the Quebec context, but a more "turnkey" and socio-constructivist course should be considered. The French Lifestyle Redesign training was found to increase participants' knowledge (<i>p</i> < .01) but not their intention to offer the approach to their older clientele over the next year. <b>Conclusion.</b> Lifestyle Redesign^® is a culturally promising training and its French-Canadian version can be further optimized to best support OT needs, foster adoption into practice, and address emerging realities.