A qualitative exploration of the experiences of shift workers participated in a low-calorie meal replacement dietary intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Shift work is associated with various health challenges, including obesity and metabolic disturbances. To address these concerns, a randomised controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a low-calorie meal replacement (MR) dietary intervention for dinner among shift workers with obesity. This study focuses on the qualitative aspects of this intervention, aiming to explore the experiences and perceptions of shift workers who participated in the trial.

Design

Following the completion of the intervention, semi-structured face-to-face or telephone interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of trial participants. Data analysis was inductive, thematic using NVivo V.10 software.

Setting

The intervention was conducted among shift work

SUBMITTER: Sooriyaarachchi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503395 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature