The Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions on Lifestyle Modification in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in parallel with the epidemic of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle modification is a crucial strategy for the treatment of NAFLD, which can lead to a reduction in liver fat with concomitant weight loss. The use of eHealth technologies is an effective approach to improve health outcomes in patients as they do not have any time and space limitations.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate published eHealth intervention studies for the improvement of lifestyle modifications among patients with NAFLD and to provide recommendations for future studies.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. Five electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central, CINAHL, Embase, and

SUBMITTER: Kwon OY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903182 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature