An internet-based approach for lifestyle changes in patients with NAFLD: Two-year effects on weight loss and surrogate markers
An internet-based approach for lifestyle changes in patients with NAFLD: Two-year effects on weight loss and surrogate markers
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jhep.2018.07.013
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发表时间:
2018-11-01
影响因子:
25.7
通讯作者:
Marchesini, Giulio
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作者:
Mazzotti, Arianna;Caletti, Maria Turchese;Marchesini, Giulio
Background & Aims: Interventions aimed at lifestyle changes are pivotal for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and web-based programs might help remove barriers in both patients and therapists.Methods: In the period 2010-15, 716 consecutive NAFLD cases (mean age, 52; type 2 diabetes, 33%) were treated in our Department with structured programs. The usual protocol included motivational interviewing and a group-based intervention (GBI), chaired by physicians, dietitians and psychologists (five weekly meetings, n = 438). Individuals who could not attend GBI entered a web-based intervention (WBI, n = 278) derived from GBI, with interactive games, learning tests, motivational tests, and mail contacts with the center. The primary outcome was weight loss >= 10%; secondary outcomes were alanine aminotransferase within normal limits, changes in lifestyle, weight, alanine aminotransferase, and surrogate markers of steatosis and fibrosis.Results: GBI and WBI cohorts had similar body mass index (mean, 33 kg/m(2)), with more males (67% vs. 45%), younger age, higher education, and more physical activity in the WBI group. The two-year attrition rate was higher in the WBI group. Healthy lifestyle changes were observed in both groups and body mass index decreased by almost two points; the 10% weight target was reached in 20% of WBI cases vs. 15% in GBI (not significant). In logistic regression analysis, after adjustment for confounders and attrition rates, WBI was not associated with a reduction of patients reaching short- and long-term 10% weight targets. Liver enzymes decreased in both groups, and normalized more frequently in WBI. Fatty liver index was reduced, whereas fibrosis remained stable (NAFLD fibrosis score) or similarly decreased (Fib-4).Conclusion: WBI is not less effective than common lifestyle programs, as measured by significant clinical outcomes associated with improved histological outcomes in NAFLD. eHealth programs may effectively contribute to NAFLD control. (C) 2018 European Association for the Study of the Liver. Published by Elsevier B.V.