Abstract
Background: Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance (IR) syndrome is a set of one or more of the following four pathologic conditions: abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. MetS is becoming a huge public health concern because it is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Many patients in remote areas face challenges in accessing consistent healthcare services. E-health interventions, particularly telemedicine, have emerged as promising tools for enhancing treatment accessibility, lower expenses, and promote better self-management. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of e-health interventions in improving quality of life and metabolic profile of patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: A single-group pre-test post-test design was employed and was carried out at the Liver Clinic of pubic hospital of Lahore, over a two-month period. The sample size was determined to be 30 participants using G*Power software. A consecutive non-probability sampling method was used, and all participants met the NCEP ATP III criteria. Informed consent was obtained from participants diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, who then completed a standardized Quality of Life questionnaire. Baseline measurements such as age, fasting glucose, BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference, and weight were recorded, with the same questionnaire used for post-test assessment to compare QoL scores. Pre-test and post-test parameters were compared using t-test and p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: A significant improvement in the waist size, BMI, Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was observed but fasting blood glucose levels did not show significant improvement. Conclusion: The study conducted suggests that e health interventions have positive impact on quality of life of patients with MetS.