Choosing and following a very low calorie diet program in Australia: A quasi-mixed methods study to understand experiences, barriers, and facilitators in a self-initiated environment.

Anna Roesler Skye Marshall Hania Rahimi-Ardabili Emily Duve Kylie A Abbott Michelle L Blumfield Tim Cassettari Flavia Fayet-Moore

Published in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2020)

A model of care to support facilitators and overcome barriers would mean more meaningful engagement of health care professionals to ultimately improve the experience and adherence of the VLCD program users in Australia.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
weight loss
palliative care
physical activity
social media
randomized controlled trial
type diabetes
affordable care act
clinical trial
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
health insurance