3.4. Qualitative Feasibility Data
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An end-of-trial interview was conducted with eleven patients in the intervention group. The factors influencing acceptability and adherence to the iNutrition intervention (based on the HAPA theory) are reported in the In summary, to adhere with the iNutrition intervention, patients had to perceive nutritional risk, realize the importance of nutrition intake, and expect an improvement in physical and psychological status after the intervention. Participants reported the iNutrition intervention was enjoyable and restorative. However, only some of these patients reported improved nutritional intake, weight, or quality of life. This may be due to some barriers and resources influencing participants’ adherence to the intervention. No improvement in physical condition (such as weight), gastrointestinal symptoms, difficulties with the technology, or conflict knowledge prevented the participants’ adherence. The multidisciplinary nature of the program, the biweekly nutrition consultation through phone calls, the evidence-based knowledge in the applet, and the concrete action and coping plan, could all have motivated adherence. Family members and caregivers also had an impact on the capacity and willingness to adhere to the iNutrition intervention.