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DREW, Kevin J, HOMER, Catherine, RADLEY, Duncan, BAKHAI, Chirag and ELLS, Louisa (2024). A qualitative study of the experiences of individuals who did not complete the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme Pilot. British Journal of Diabetes.
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Abstract
Background: Attrition remains a significant public health challenge as individuals who do not complete programmes are likely to have poorer programme outcomes. On calorie- restricted diets, including the NHS Low Calorie Diet (LCD) Programme pilot, approximately 50% of people are discharged prematurely, and thus do not complete the programme. Reducing attrition therefore has the potential to improve programme efficacy, impact and cost-effectiveness. Methods: Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively sampled individuals who did not complete the NHS LCD programme. Interviews explored service user experiences of the programme and experiences of being discharged. Interview data were analysed thematically. Results: Four core themes were identified: 1) the pre- programme struggles of service users and their route to LCD; 2) a positive and impactful programme; 3) life gets in the way; and 4) a perceived lack of support from the provider. These findings show that individuals had pre-programme struggles and a series of life events that constrained their good intentions, and whilst they were positive about the programme, they were critical of the support they received from providers to deal with their life circumstances. Conclusions: Policy makers and providers can act proportionately to ensure that programmes, such as the NHS LCD Programme pilot, recognise the circumstances and context of people’s lives, and take a more person-centred approach.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1103 Clinical Sciences; Endocrinology & Metabolism; 3202 Clinical sciences; 4203 Health services and systems |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.15277/bjd.2024.434 |
| SWORD Depositor: | Symplectic Elements |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Elements |
| Date Deposited: | 09 May 2024 11:12 |
| Last Modified: | 09 May 2024 11:15 |
| URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33698 |
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