What hepatology clinicians and their patients with alcohol-related liver disease think of wearable alcohol biosensors to aid abstinence from alcohol: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to determine acceptability and feasibility of innovative wearable alcohol biosensor monitors (ABM) for patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) and their clinicians.

Methods

Patients and clinicians at a tertiary care centre participated in qualitative interviews on usability, acceptability, feasibility, efficiency/effectiveness, impact of device on behaviour/clinical practice and preferences/barriers. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and coded using a constant comparison method for category themes.

Results

Patients (n = 23) were 56% female, mean 44 years old, 87% White, with moderate-severe liver disease. Some felt the ABMs appearance was unappealing; others felt it provided an opportunity for openness and education of others. Whi

SUBMITTER: DiMartini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813684 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature