Acceptability and perceptions of a 12-week telehealth exercise programme with dietary advice to increase plant-based protein in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a programme evaluation using mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Telehealth may offer a cost-effective, accessible and convenient healthcare service model; however, the acceptability, safety and perceptions of telehealth delivered lifestyle interventions in those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is unknown.

Design

This was a mixed-methods evaluation of a telehealth delivered 12-week exercise, dietary support and behavioural change programme (Tele-ProEx).

Setting and participants

12 adults receiving the intervention (47-77 years) with NAFLD living in Australia.

Outcome measures

Participants were assessed postintervention via questionnaires to evaluate acceptability and satisfaction with the programme, usability (exercise app) and perceptions of safety. Semistructured interviews were also conducted, an

SUBMITTER: Freer CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904327 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature