Table 2 Summary of resources provided to participants in the Better Hip groupa
Resource | Description | Better Hip program (eligible for weight loss intervention) | Better Hip program (not eligible for weight loss intervention) |
|---|---|---|---|
Consultations with a physiotherapist | 6 videoconferencing consultations over 6 months. Prescribes structured exercise and physical activity plan and behaviour change support | ✓ | ✓ |
Consultations with a dietitian | 6 videoconferencing consultations over 6 months. Supports participant to undertake ketogenic VLED, including behaviour change support | ✓ | |
Exercise bands | 4 exercise resistance bands (red, green, blue, black) for strengthening exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
Exercise weights | Adjustable ankle cuff weight (0.5 kg – 5 kg) for strengthening exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit® activity tracker | Activity tracker used to track participants’ steps and physical activity | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to My Exercise Messages mobile app | Mobile app which tracks weekly exercise sessions and provides personalised messages to help overcome obstacles to exercise | ✓ | ✓ |
Digital weight scales | Provided to those who do not already have access to scales | ✓ | |
VLED plastic portion plate | Assists with portion sizes (for use during the VLED phase of the dietary intervention) | ✓ | |
Weight maintenance plastic portion plate | Assists with portion sizes (for use during the weight maintenance phase of the dietary intervention) | ✓ | |
Optifast® meal replacements | Up to 6 months supply of meal replacements for the ketogenic VLED | ✓ | |
Educational video about the VLED | Short video about the ketogenic VLED featuring endocrinologists and dietitian experts, and a person with OA | ✓ | |
Booklets | |||
Preparing for your consultations | Details about consultations, instruction on how to use Coviu videoconferencing | ✓ | ✓ |
Osteoarthritis information | Information about osteoarthritis, typical management options, weight loss, pain coping skills and sleep | ✓ | ✓ |
Exercise booklet | Strengthening exercise instructions and photographs | ✓ | ✓ |
Hip care plan and log book | Templates to record details of management plans and complete exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
Weight management ‘how to’ guide | Describes the ketogenic VLED and provides information about healthy food choices and portion sizes | ✓ | |
Weight management behavioural support activities | Workbook that contains information and templates to track weight, a food diary, tips to find a support person, identify food triggers, plans for ‘at risk’ scenarios, overcoming barriers, changing thought patterns, and monitoring hunger levels | ✓ | |
Recipe book | Suitable recipes for ketogenic VLED | ✓ | |
Food list pocket guide | Low carbohydrate ingredients to consume when on the ketogenic VLED | ✓ |