Implementation of a community-based low-calorie dietary intervention for the induction of type-2 diabetes and pre-diabetes remission: a feasibility study utilising a type 2 hybrid design.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this feasibility study were to (1) examine the implementation of a community-based health advocate (CHA) training programme to develop the clinical skills needed to support a diabetes remission protocol based on a low-calorie diet (LCD) and (2) investigate if participant weight loss can be achieved and diabetes remission induced under these conditions.

Methods

This tripartite study followed a type 2 implementation-effectiveness design. Three faith-based organisations (FBOs) were purposively selected as study sites. Implementation outcomes were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. During the pre-implementation phase, site 'readiness' to facilitate the intervention was determined from a site visit and an interview with the FB

SUBMITTER: Quimby KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8399825 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature