What Are the Experiences, Views and Perceptions of Patients, Carers and Clinicians of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs)? A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are a pharmacological treatment option for both diabetes and weight loss. Qualitative evidence is vital in providing greater understanding of patients, practitioners and carers experience of taking or delivering GLP-1 RAs. This evidence can inform the current or future configuration and delivery of services. We conducted a scoping review to better understand the quantity, nature and key characteristics of qualitative primary evidence which explores the experiences, views and perceptions of patients, carers and clinicians regarding the use of GLP-1 RAs.

Methods

Four bibliographic databases were searched on 10 July 2024: MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo via Ovid, CINAHL Ultimate via EBSCOhost, ProQuest Dissertations and The

SUBMITTER: Febrey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature