Facilitators and barriers for lifestyle change in people with prediabetes: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is a major global public health concern. Prediabetes is a reversible condition and is seen as the critical phase for the prevention of type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is to identify and synthesize current evidence on the perceived barriers and facilitators of lifestyle change among people with prediabetes in terms of both initial change and lifestyle change maintenance.

Methods

A systematic literature search in six bibliographic databases was conducted in April 2021. Potential studies were assessed for eligibility based on pre-set criteria. Quality appraisal was done on the included studies, and the thematic synthesis approach was applied to synthesize and analyse the data from the included studies.

SUBMITTER: Skoglund G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8935766 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature