Experiences of online group support for engaging and supporting participants in the National Health Service Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The National Health Service Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme is a nine-month behavioural intervention for adults in England at risk of type 2 diabetes. This qualitative study aimed to explore how service users engaged with the group support available within the programme.

Methods

The majority of participants (n = 33), all service users, were interviewed twice via telephone, at 2-4 months into the programme, and at the end of the programme at 8-10 months. Semi-structured interviews covered participants' experiences of online group support functions and how such groups served as a route of support to aid participants' behavioural changes. Data were analysed using manifest thematic analysis.

Results

The majority of participants valued the format of

SUBMITTER: Cheung WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910750 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature