Patients' Experiences of Telehealth-Based Nutrition Interventions for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in China: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telehealth-based nutrition care is increasingly used for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); yet, little is known about women's real-world experiences with PCOS-specific telenutrition in tertiary care settings. Understanding these experiences can guide patient-centered service design.

Objective

We aim to explore women's lived experiences, barriers, and preferences regarding telehealth-based nutrition interventions for PCOS and to derive actionable design implications.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative descriptive study at a tertiary clinical nutrition center in Beijing, China. Purposive sampling recruited 12 adult women with PCOS who had engaged in telenutrition for at least 3 months. We conducted one-on-one, semistructured video interviews via WeChat (Tence

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature