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South Asian individuals' experiences on the NHS low-calorie diet programme: a qualitative study in community settings in England.

Pooja DhirMaria J MaynardKevin J DrewCatherine Verity HomerChirag BakhaiLouisa Jane Ells
Published in: BMJ open (2023)
This study provides important experience-based evidence of the need for culturally tailored T2D programmes. Action to address these findings and improve the tailoring of the NHS LCD may improve experience, retention and outcomes on the programme for people of South Asian ethnicity and thereby reduce inequalities.
Keyphrases
  • patient safety
  • mental health
  • weight loss
  • study protocol
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • type diabetes
  • smoking cessation
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance
  • glycemic control