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Neri LDCL, Mariotti F, Guglielmetti M, Fiorini S, Tagliabue A, Ferraris C. Dropout in cognitive behavioral treatment in adults living with overweight and obesity: a systematic review. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1250683. [PMID: 38784136 PMCID: PMC11111870 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1250683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Obesity is a chronic, complex, and multifactorial disease resulting from the interaction of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. It is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, which damages health and deteriorates the quality of life. Although dietary treatment can significantly improve health, high attrition is a common problem in weight loss interventions with serious consequences for weight loss management and frustration. The strategy used to improve compliance has been combining dietary prescriptions and recommendations for physical activity with cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for weight management. This systematic review determined the dropout rate and predictive factors associated with dropout from CBT for adults with overweight and obesity. The data from the 37 articles selected shows an overall dropout rate between 5 and 62%. The predictive factors associated with attrition can be distinguished by demographics (younger age, educational status, unemployed status, and ethnicity) and psychological variables (greater expected 1-year Body Mass Index loss, previous weight loss attempts, perceiving more stress with dieting, weight and shape concerns, body image dissatisfaction, higher stress, anxiety, and depression). Common reasons for dropping out were objective (i.e., long-term sickness, acute illness, and pregnancy), logistical, poor job conditions or job difficulties, low level of organization, dissatisfaction with the initial results, lack of motivation, and lack of adherence. According to the Mixed Methods Appraisal quality analysis, 13.5% of articles were classified as five stars, and none received the lowest quality grade (1 star). The majority of articles were classified as 4 stars (46%). At least 50% of the selected articles exhibited a high risk of bias. The domain characterized by a higher level of bias was that of randomization, with more than 60% of the articles having a high risk of bias. The high risk of bias in these articles can probably depend on the type of study design, which, in most cases, was observational and non-randomized. These findings demonstrate that CBT could be a promising approach for obesity treatment, achieving, in most cases, lower dropout rates than other non-behavioral interventions. However, more studies should be conducted to compare obesity treatment strategies, as there is heterogeneity in the dropout assessment and the population studied. Ultimately, gaining a deeper understanding of the comparative effectiveness of these treatment strategies is of great value to patients, clinicians, and healthcare policymakers. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022369995 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022369995.
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- Lenycia de Cassya Lopes Neri
- Human Nutrition and Eating Disorder Research Center, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Food Education and Sport Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Human Nutrition and Eating Disorder Research Center, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Laboratory of Food Education and Sport Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Human Nutrition and Eating Disorder Research Center, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Laboratory of Food Education and Sport Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Human Nutrition and Eating Disorder Research Center, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Human Nutrition and Eating Disorder Research Center, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Laboratory of Food Education and Sport Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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De Amicis R, Bertoli S, Bruno A, De Carlo G, Battezzati A, Foppiani A, Leone A, Lo Mauro A. Short-term effects of Mediterranean diet on nutritional status in adults affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a pilot study. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2024; 19:94. [PMID: 38429777 PMCID: PMC10905835 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03100-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous group of connective tissue disorders, characterized by varying degrees of skeletal fragility. Patients experience a range of comorbidities, such as obesity, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal complications, especially in adulthood. All aspects that could benefit from dietary intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 6-months restricted Mediterranean Diet (rMD) on nutritional status in adult patients affected by OI. We carried out a 6-months longitudinal pilot study. 14 adults (median age: 35 years; 7 women; 7 OI type III) where recruited in 2019 among the members of As.It.O.I., the Italian Association of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. As.It.O.I. All the evaluations were performed at the University of Milan, Italy. The rMD provided a reduction of 30% from daily total energy expenditure. 45% of calories derived from carbohydrates, 35% from fat and 0.7-1.0 g/kg of body weight from proteins. Comparisons of continuous variables after 6 months of intervention were performed by the paired t-test. All P-values were two-tailed, and p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Patients showed significant improvement in anthropometric measurements (BMI = 30.5 vs 28.1 kg/cm2, p < 0.001; Body Fat % = 32.9 vs 29.9, p = 0.006; Waist circumferences = 83.6 vs 79.6 cm; p < 0.001; Arm Fat Area = 29.8 vs 23.07 cm2; p < 0.011) and energy expenditure (REE/kg = 27.2 vs 29.2 kcal/kg, p < 0.001). Glucose and lipid profiles improved (Δglycemia = - 8.6 ± 7.3 mg/dL, p = 0.003; ΔTC = - 14.6 ± 20.1 mg/dL, p = 0.036; ΔLDL = - 12.0 ± 12.1 mg/dL, p = 0.009). Adherence to the MD significantly increased, moving from a moderate to a strong adherence and reporting an increased consumption of white meat, legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables. CONCLUSION A rMD was effective in improving nutritional status and dietary quality in adults with OI. These results underscores the need to raise awareness of nutrition as part of the multidisciplinary treatment of this disease.
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- Ramona De Amicis
- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy.
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 20145, Milan, Italy.
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- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy.
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 20145, Milan, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 20145, Milan, Italy
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- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Medicine, 20100, Milan, Italy
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- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the Development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza, Leonardo Da Vinci, 20133, Milan, Italy
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Hanssen HM, Fjellstad MS, Skjevling L, Johnsen PH, Kulseng B, Goll R, Almå KH, Valle PC. Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial of fecal microbiota transplantation in severe obesity: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e073242. [PMID: 38151280 PMCID: PMC11148707 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obesity is one of the main threats to public health in western countries and increases the risk of several diseases, overall morbidity and mortality. Sustained weight loss will reduce risk factors and improve several obesity comorbidities. Options are conservative treatment such as lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery or medications. Conservative treatment has a low success rate, and bariatric surgery is typically not reversible, with the risk of complications and recurrences. Treatment of obesity with medications has in recent years shown great promise, but the side effects are many, and the long-term effect is unknown. There is also a need for an option for patients where surgery has contraindications and conservative follow-up does not succeed.The research on obesity and gut microbiota has yielded promising results regarding weight reduction and metabolic health, but more research is needed to better understand the relationship between gut microbiota and severe obesity. This study could show proof of concept that gut microbiota from a lean donor could, in addition to lifestyle intervention, contribute to weight reduction in people suffering from severe obesity. METHOD AND ANALYSIS This study aims to investigate if a fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from a lean donor leads to weight reduction in participants suffering from severe obesity. The study is a single-centre, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study with 60 participants. Participants will be randomised 1:1 for FMT from a lean donor or placebo. FMT or placebo will be delivered once by enema.We will include participants from the outpatient clinic for severe obesity, at the Medical Department, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, by invitation only. The study has a follow-up period of 12 months, with study visits of 3, 6 and 12 months post FMT. The primary endpoint is a weight reduction of ≥10%, 12 months after intervention.The results of the study will be published in open access journals. At the end of the study, the participants will receive information on which treatment group they belong to. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Regional Ethical Committee in North Norway (REK) approved the study protocol (2017/1655/REK Nord). We plan to present the results from the study at (inter)national conferences and publish in open-access general peer-reviewed journals. The enema method for FMT administration used in this study was developed by our study team. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03273855.
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- Hege Marie Hanssen
- Medical Department, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, Norway
- Faculty of Health Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Medical Department, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, Norway
- Faculty of Health Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Medical Department, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, Norway
- Faculty of Health Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Medical Department, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, Norway
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Kupila SKE, Joki A, Suojanen LU, Pietiläinen KH. The Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews. Curr Obes Rep 2023; 12:371-394. [PMID: 37354334 PMCID: PMC10482795 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00515-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for weight loss and weight loss maintenance among adults with overweight or obesity through a systematic review of systematic reviews. RECENT FINDINGS: This study included 26 systematic reviews, covering a total of 338 original studies, published between 2018 and 2023. The review indicates that eHealth interventions are more effective than control interventions or no care and comparable to face-to-face interventions. The effect sizes remain relatively small when comparing eHealth interventions to any control conditions, with mean differences of weight loss results from - 0.12 kg (95% CI - 0.64 to 0.41 kg) in a review comparing eHealth interventions to face-to-face care to - 4.32 kg (- 5.08 kg to - 3.57 kg) in a review comparing eHealth interventions to no care. The methodological quality of the included studies varies considerably. However, it can be concluded that interventions with human contact work better than those that are fully automated. In conclusion, this systematic review of systematic reviews provides an updated understanding of the development of digital interventions in recent years and their effectiveness for weight loss and weight loss maintenance among adults with overweight or obesity. The findings suggest that eHealth interventions can be a valuable tool for delivering obesity care to more patients economically. Further research is needed to determine which specific types of eHealth interventions are most effective and how to best integrate them into clinical practice.
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- Sakris K E Kupila
- Obesity Research Unit, Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- HealthyWeightHub, Endocrinology, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- HealthyWeightHub, Endocrinology, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Obesity Research Unit, Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- HealthyWeightHub, Endocrinology, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Summerville S, Kirwan E, Sutin AR, Fortune D, O'Súilleabháin PS. Personality trait associations with quality-of-life outcomes following bariatric surgery: a systematic review. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2023; 21:32. [PMID: 36991416 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-023-02114-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity can be a significant challenge to health and quality of life (QoL). Bariatric surgery assists with weight loss and may help improve QoL. However, not all patients benefit from surgery. Personality traits may be related to QoL outcomes after bariatric surgery, but these associations are unclear. PURPOSE This research reviews the published literature on the associations between personality and QoL among post-operative bariatric patients. METHOD Four databases (CINAHL Complete, Medline with Full Text, APA PsycINFO, and Scopus) were searched from inception until March 2022. Forward searching was conducted using Google Scholar, and backward reference citation searches were also performed. RESULTS Five studies met inclusion criteria yielding data from N = 441 post-bariatric patients including both pre/post and cross-sectional designs. Higher agreeableness was related to lower overall health-related QoL (HRQol) and gastric HRQol and positively associated with psychological HRQol. Higher emotional stability was positively related to overall HRQol. Higher impulsivity was negatively associated with mental HRQol and was unrelated to physical HRQol. Effects for the remaining traits were either mainly mixed or null. CONCLUSION Personality traits may be associated with HRQol outcomes. However, it is difficult to reliably discern the role of personality traits for HRQol and QoL outcomes given the methodological issues and few published studies. More rigorous research is needed to address these issues and clarify possible associations.
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- Sarah Summerville
- Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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Eilayyan OJ, Arafah AM. Acceptance and Dropout Rates of Individuals with Asthma Approached in Self-management Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/09720634221150970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Objective The objectives of this systematic review were to assess the acceptability of self-management interventions for people with asthma and identify contributing factors. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE (OVIDWEB), CINAHL and Cochrane databases. Clinical trials design was included if they met specified criteria. A random-effect meta-regression analysis was conducted to estimate the overall acceptance and drop-out rates and to assess the potential factors that may influence the outcomes. Results A total of 64 studies were included and 8,092 participants were recruited and participated in the trials. The estimated acceptance rate was 51.1%, while the estimated drop-out rates in the intervention and control groups were 18.2% and 15.6%, respectively. Lack of interest was the main reported reason for refusing to participate and dropping out from the program. Study-related and program-related factors influenced the acceptance and drop-out rates statistically and clinically. Conclusion The acceptance rate of self-management programs among asthmatic people was not high and the dropout rate was somewhat low. The review suggests optimizing the design of self-management studies and modifying the implemented self-management programs to increase the acceptance rate and decrease the dropout rate.
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- Owis J. Eilayyan
- Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Aqaba University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Sexton JB, Adair KC, Cui X, Tawfik DS, Profit J. Effectiveness of a bite-sized web-based intervention to improve healthcare worker wellbeing: A randomized clinical trial of WISER. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1016407. [PMID: 36568789 PMCID: PMC9773843 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1016407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Importance Problems with the wellbeing of healthcare workers (HCWs) are widespread and associated with detrimental consequences for the workforce, organizations, and patients. Objective This study tested the effectiveness of the Web-based Implementation for the Science of Enhancing Resilience (WISER) intervention, a positive psychology program, to improve six dimensions of the wellbeing of HCWs. Design We conducted a randomized controlled trial of HCWs between 1 April 2018 and 22 July 2019. Cohort 1 received WISER daily for 10 days. Cohort 2 acted as a waitlist control before receiving WISER. Setting Web-based intervention for actively employed HCWs across the United States. Participants Eligibility criteria included being ≥18 years old and working as a HCW. Each participant was randomized to start the intervention or serve as a waitlist control for 14 days before starting the intervention. Interventions Cohorts received links via 10 texts exposing them to introductory videos and positive psychology exercises (3 good things, cultivating awe, random acts of kindness, cultivating relationships, and gratitude letters). Main outcomes and measures The primary outcome was emotional exhaustion; secondary outcomes included depressive symptoms, work-life integration, happiness, emotional thriving, and emotional recovery. All outcomes were assessed at baseline, 1-week post-intervention (primary endpoint), and 1, 6, and 12-month post-intervention. Outcomes were measured using six validated wellbeing instruments, rescaled to 100-point scales for comparison. Six items assessed participants' WISER experience. The analysis employed mixed-effects models. Results In cohorts 1 and 2, 241 and 241 initiated WISER, and 178 (74%) and 186 (77%) completed the 6-month follow-up, respectively. Cohort populations were similar at baseline, mostly female (81; 76%) and nurses (34; 32%) or physicians (22; 23%), with 1-10 years of experience in their current position (54; 52%). Relative to control, WISER significantly improved depressive symptoms [-7.5 (95%CI: -11.0, -4.0), p < 0.001], work-life integration [6.5 (95%CI: 4.1, 8.9), p < 0.001], happiness [5.7 (95%CI: 3.0, 8.4), p < 0.001], emotional thriving [6.4 (95%CI: 2.5, 10.3), p = 0.001], and emotional recovery [5.3 (95%CI: 1.7, 8.9), p = 0.004], but not emotional exhaustion [-3.7 (95%CI: -8.2, 0.8), p = 0.11] at 1 week. Combined cohort results at 1, 6, and 12 months showed that all six wellbeing outcomes were significantly improved relative to baseline (p < 0.05 for all). Favorable impressions of WISER were reported by 87% of participants at the 6-month post-assessment. Conclusion and relevance WISER improved HCW depressive symptoms, work-life integration, happiness, emotional thriving, and emotional recovery. Improvements in all HCW wellbeing outcomes endured at the 1-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. HCW's impressions of WISER were positive. Clinical trials number https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/, identifier: NCT02603133. Web-based Implementation for the Science of Enhancing Resilience Study (WISER).
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- J. Bryan Sexton
- Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, United States,Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, United States,*Correspondence: J. Bryan Sexton
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- Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, United States,Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, United States
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, United States,California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, United States,California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Lim WX, Fook-Chong S, Lim JW, Gan WH. The Outcomes of App-Based Health Coaching to Improve Dietary Behavior Among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital: Pilot Intervention Study. JMIR Nurs 2022; 5:e36811. [PMID: 35838811 PMCID: PMC9338416 DOI: 10.2196/36811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background At the workplace, health care workers face multiple challenges in maintaining healthy dietary behaviors, which is the major factor behind obesity. A hospital-wide mass health screening exercise showed an increasing trend in the prevalence of obesity and median BMI from 2004 to 2019, as well as a higher crude obesity rate among shift workers. Objective We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile app–based health coaching and incentives for achieving weight loss from better dietary choices among hospital nurses. Methods We conducted a pilot study from June 2019 to March 2020, involving the use of a health-coaching app by 145 hospital nurses over 6 months. Weight and BMI were self-reported, and food scores were calculated. Data among overweight nurses, shift work nurses, and incentive groups were analyzed. Results A total of 61 nurses were included in the final analysis. Of these 61 nurses, 38 (62%) lost weight. The median percentage weight loss was 1.2% (IQR 0%-2.9%; P<.001), and the median decrease in BMI was 0.35 (IQR −0.15 to 0.82; P<.001), but they were not clinically significant. The median improvement in the food score was 0.4 (IQR 0-0.8). There was no difference between the incentive and nonincentive groups. A total of 49 (34%) participants engaged for ≥8 weeks. Conclusions The study demonstrated an association between the use of app-based health coaching and the attainment of some weight loss in nurses, without a significant improvement in the food score. Incentives may nudge on-boarding, but do not sustain engagement.
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- Wei Xiang Lim
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Tozetto WR, Leonel LDS, Turnes T, Del Duca GF. Effects of linear periodization of combined training on quality of life of adults with obesity: a blind randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2567. [PMID: 35173212 PMCID: PMC8850548 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06461-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to compare the effect of 16-weeks of combining aerobic and strength training with a linear increase or fixed intensity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of obese adults. This single-blinded clinical trial involved adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomized into control (CG), fixed intensity (FG), or linear increase (LG) groups. The FG and LG performed 16 weeks of combined (aerobic + strength) training for 60 min, three times a week. The FG performed aerobic exercises between 50 and 59% of the heart rate reserve (HRres) and strength at 10–12 maximum repetitions (RM). The LG started with 40–49% of HRres and 12–14 RM and progressively increased the intensity (50–59% and 10–12 RM; 60–69% and 8–10 RM). The HRQoL was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. Generalized estimation equations and mean differences (∆) were used. Of the 69 participants (23 per group), 36 completed the intervention (CG = 13, FG = 9, and LG = 14). A significant difference was observed in the time of the physical function, with superiority in the training groups (CG: ∆ = 1.2 vs. FG and LG, respectively: ∆ = 10.0). The mental health component and mental health domain showed significant differences for the FG (∆ = 30.2 and ∆ = 23.1, respectively). In conclusion, the combined training improved physical functioning. Specifically, fixed-intensity training effectively enhanced mental health indicators. Trial Registration: This study is registered at www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/ (No. RBR-3c7rt3), Date of registration: 07/02/2018.
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- Willen Remon Tozetto
- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. .,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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Cheng YC, Liu HC, Hsu CY, Lee IT. Duration of Treatment in a Weight Loss Program Using a Mobile App is Associated with Successful Weight Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:1737-1747. [PMID: 35706478 PMCID: PMC9191578 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s368608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to explore the independent factors associated with successful weight loss using a mobile app during the COVID-19 pandemic. PATIENTS AND METHODS For this retrospective cohort study, we collected data from 45 adults in a weight loss program using a mobile app. We defined successful weight loss as a weight reduction by ≥ 5% of the baseline weight. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to assess potential factors influencing successful weight loss. RESULTS All subjects showed a mean 4.1 ± 4.4 kg reduction of baseline weight after using the app for a mean duration of 11 weeks (P < 0.001). Subjects in the successful weight loss group displayed a longer duration of treatment (14.6 ± 6.5 weeks vs 6.9 ± 6.0 weeks, P < 0.001), greater number of dietary records (109.2 ± 84.7 vs 54.7 ± 58.8, P = 0.002), and greater number of outpatient visits (6.1 ± 2.7 vs 3.7 ± 2.3, P < 0.001) than those in the unsuccessful weight loss group. Multivariate logistic analysis showed that duration of treatment was an independent factor associated with successful weight loss (odds ratio = 1.23, 95% confidence interval: 1.08-1.41, P = 0.003). CONCLUSION In a weight management program using a mobile app during the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration of treatment was found to be an independent factor of successful weight loss.
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- Yu-Cheng Cheng
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Task Force of Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: I-Te Lee, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 1650, Section 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung City, 40705, Taiwan, Tel +886-4-23592525 ext. 3060, Fax +886-4-23593662, Email
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James A, Lawrence B, O’Connor M. Healthy Eating as a New Way of Life: A Qualitative Study of Successful Long-Term Diet Change. INQUIRY: THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION, AND FINANCING 2022; 59:469580221090397. [PMID: 35418258 PMCID: PMC9016560 DOI: 10.1177/00469580221090397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Improving diet quality has been shown to be an effective way to improve
health and well-being. Yet information on how to assist those wanting to
transition to and maintain a healthier diet is still limited. The aim of
this study was to explore what motivated people to initiate and maintain a
healthy diet. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants (all
Australian residents) who had made significant improvements to their diets
and had maintained these changes for a minimum of two years
(nfemale = 15, nmale = 5, Mage = 37.7, SD = 12.4). The transcripts were analysed
using thematic analysis which identified five overarching themes: A desire
to feel better, investigation and learning, helpful habits, benefits, and
values. Results Participants reported a strong wish to feel better and investigated the role
of diet as a possible way to improve well-being. Through daily habits and
continuous engagement with the topic, healthy eating became a way of life
for many participants. Experiencing the benefits of a healthier diet and
having developed strong values regarding diet and health supported long-term
maintenance. Conclusions Findings from the present study contribute to the literature in highlighting
the importance of internal motivation and autonomy for health behaviours.
Findings may inform the development of healthy eating interventions.
Encouraging autonomy, fostering values aligned with a healthier diet, and
helping individuals establish daily habits is likely to support change.
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- Anna James
- WA Cancer Prevention Research Unit, Discipline of Psychology, School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- WA Cancer Prevention Research Unit, Discipline of Psychology, School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- WA Cancer Prevention Research Unit, Discipline of Psychology, School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Alves RC, Enes A, Follador L, Prestes J, DA Silva SG. Effect of Different Training Programs at Self-Selected Intensity on Body Composition, Perceptual Responses and Fitness Outcomes in Obese Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2022; 15:373-385. [PMID: 36895844 PMCID: PMC9987525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Obesity induces several disorders, such as android obesity, insulin resistance, and coronary/peripheral artery disease, and obese individuals commonly have low adherence to training programs. Exercise at self-selected intensity is a feasible strategy to avoid dropouts of training routines. We aimed to assess the effects of different training programs at self-selected intensity on body composition, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), feelings of pleasure and displeasure (FPD) and fitness outcomes (maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) and maximum dynamic strength (1RM)) in obese women. Forty obese women (n = 40; Body Mass Index: 33.2 ± 1.1 kg.m-2) were randomly allocated to combined training (CT = 10), aerobic training (AT = 10), resistance training (RT = 10) and control group (CG = 10). The frequency that CT, AT and RT performed the training sessions was 3 times per week during 8 weeks. Body composition (DXA), VO2max and 1RM were assessed at baseline and after intervention. All participants were on a restricted dietary intake aiming to ingest 2.650 kcal per day. Post hoc comparisons revealed that CT promotes a larger decrease in body fat percentage (p = 0.001), body fat mass (p = 0.004) than other groups. CT and AT elicited higher V•O2max increases (p = 0.014) than RT and CG, and 1RM values were higher in CT and RT (p = 0.001) than AT and CG at post-intervention. All training groups presented low RPE and high FPD over the training sessions, but only the CT was effective to reduce body fat percentage and body fat mass in obese women. In addition, CT was effective to increase simultaneously maximum oxygen uptake and maximum dynamic strength in obese women.
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- Ragami C Alves
- Sport and Exercise Research Group (FISIOEX), Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, BRAZIL.,Metabolism, Nutrition and Resistance Training Research Group (GPMENUTF), Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, BRAZIL
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Resistance Training Research Group (GPMENUTF), Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, BRAZIL
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- Sport and Exercise Research Group (FISIOEX), Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, BRAZIL
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- Department of Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasilia (UCB), Brasilia, DF, BRAZIL
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- Sport and Exercise Research Group (FISIOEX), Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, BRAZIL
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Jones RA, Mueller J, Sharp SJ, Vincent A, Duschinsky R, Griffin SJ, Ahern AL. The impact of participant mental health on attendance and engagement in a trial of behavioural weight management programmes: secondary analysis of the WRAP randomised controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2021; 18:146. [PMID: 34743721 PMCID: PMC8574009 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-021-01216-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background Low attendance and engagement in behavioural weight management trials are common. Mental health may play an important role, however previous research exploring this association is limited with inconsistent findings. We aimed to investigate whether mental health was associated with attendance and engagement in a trial of behavioural weight management programmes. Methods This is a secondary data analysis of the Weight loss referrals for adults in primary care (WRAP) trial, which randomised 1267 adults with overweight or obesity to brief intervention, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) for 12-weeks, or WW for 52-weeks. We used regression analyses to assess the association of baseline mental health (depression and anxiety (by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), quality of life (by EQ5D), satisfaction with life (by Satisfaction with Life Questionnaire)) with programme attendance and engagement in WW groups, and trial attendance in all randomised groups. Results Every one unit of baseline depression score was associated with a 1% relative reduction in rate of WW session attendance in the first 12 weeks (Incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0.99; 95% CI 0.98, 0.999). Higher baseline anxiety was associated with 4% lower odds to report high engagement with WW digital tools (Odds ratio [OR] 0.96; 95% CI 0.94, 0.99). Every one unit of global quality of life was associated with 69% lower odds of reporting high engagement with the WW mobile app (OR 0.31; 95% CI 0.15, 0.64). Greater symptoms of depression and anxiety and lower satisfaction with life at baseline were consistently associated with lower odds of attending study visits at 3-, 12-, 24-, and 60-months. Conclusions Participants were less likely to attend programme sessions, engage with resources, and attend study assessments when reporting poorer baseline mental health. Differences in attendance and engagement were small, however changes may still have a meaningful effect on programme effectiveness and trial completion. Future research should investigate strategies to maximise attendance and engagement in those reporting poorer mental health. Trial registration The original trial (ISRCTN82857232) and five year follow up (ISRCTN64986150) were prospectively registered with Current Controlled Trials on 15/10/2012 and 01/02/2018. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12966-021-01216-6.
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- Rebecca A Jones
- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Vaz CL, Carnes N, Pousti B, Zhao H, Williams KJ. A randomized controlled trial of an innovative, user-friendly, interactive smartphone app-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss. Obes Sci Pract 2021; 7:555-568. [PMID: 34631134 PMCID: PMC8488442 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Most electronically delivered lifestyle interventions are labor intensive, requiring logging onto websites and manually recording activity and diet. Cumbersome technology and lack of a human coach may have contributed to the limitations of prior interventions. In response, the current program of research created a comprehensive electronically delivered lifestyle intervention using a user-friendly, interactive, smartphone app-based model, and evaluated it in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS Twenty-eight adults, body mass index 25-42 kg/m2, with smartphones and sedentary jobs, were randomized to the intervention, along with conventional outpatient weight-management visits every 3 months, or to a wait-listed control group that received only weight-management visits. The intervention included wearable activity trackers, smartscales, food photography logs, physician-driven app-based behavioral coaching, and peer support via the app. The prespecified primary outcome was a comparison of change in weight in kilograms, in the intervention versus control group at 6 months. RESULTS At 6 months, the intervention group experienced a statistically significant weight change of -7.16 ± 1.78 kg (mean ± SE, 95% CI -11.05 to -3.26, p < 0.01), which differed from the weight change in controls by -4.16 ± 2.01 kg (95% CI -8.29 to -0.02, p < 0.05, prespecified primary outcome). Weight change in the control group was -3.00 ± 1.05 kg (95% CI -5.27 to -0.73, p < 0.05). Waist circumference and hemoglobin A1c significantly improved (intervention vs. control: p < 0.01, p < 0.05, respectively, prespecified secondary outcomes). Weight change in the intervention group correlated with numbers of food photographs participants shared (rho = -0.86, p < 0.01), numbers of their text messages (rho = -0.80, p < 0.01), number of times and days each participant stepped on the smartscale (rho = -0.73, p < 0.01; rho = -0.608, p < 0.05, respectively), and mean daily step counts (rho = -0.55, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This app-based electronically delivered lifestyle intervention produced statistically significant, clinically meaningful weight loss and improved metabolic health. Engagement with the intervention correlated strongly with weight loss. Given the limited sample size, larger and longer studies of this intervention are needed.
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- Cherie Lisa Vaz
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismTemple University HospitalPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Temple Faculty Practice Plan (TFPP)PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismTemple University HospitalPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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Profit J, Adair KC, Cui X, Mitchell B, Brandon D, Tawfik DS, Rigdon J, Gould JB, Lee HC, Timpson WL, McCaffrey MJ, Davis AS, Pammi M, Matthews M, Stark AR, Papile LA, Thomas E, Cotten M, Khan A, Sexton JB. Randomized controlled trial of the "WISER" intervention to reduce healthcare worker burnout. J Perinatol 2021; 41:2225-2234. [PMID: 34366432 PMCID: PMC8440181 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01100-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Test web-based implementation for the science of enhancing resilience (WISER) intervention efficacy in reducing healthcare worker (HCW) burnout. DESIGN RCT using two cohorts of HCWs of four NICUs each, to improve HCW well-being (primary outcome: burnout). Cohort 1 received WISER while Cohort 2 acted as a waitlist control. RESULTS Cohorts were similar, mostly female (83%) and nurses (62%). In Cohorts 1 and 2 respectively, 182 and 299 initiated WISER, 100 and 176 completed 1-month follow-up, and 78 and 146 completed 6-month follow-up. Relative to control, WISER decreased burnout (-5.27 (95% CI: -10.44, -0.10), p = 0.046). Combined adjusted cohort results at 1-month showed that the percentage of HCWs reporting concerning outcomes was significantly decreased for burnout (-6.3% (95%CI: -11.6%, -1.0%); p = 0.008), and secondary outcomes depression (-5.2% (95%CI: -10.8, -0.4); p = 0.022) and work-life integration (-11.8% (95%CI: -17.9, -6.1); p < 0.001). Improvements endured at 6 months. CONCLUSION WISER appears to durably improve HCW well-being. CLINICAL TRIALS NUMBER NCT02603133; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02603133.
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- Jochen Profit
- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Neonatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine and University of North Carolina Children's Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics-Neonatology, The University of Texas Health Science Center and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center and Memorial Hermann Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatrics-Neonatology, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA.
- Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA.
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Predictors of attrition from a weight loss program. A study of adult patients with obesity in a community setting. Eat Weight Disord 2021; 26:1729-1736. [PMID: 32816208 PMCID: PMC8292291 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00990-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Obesity unit attrition is frequent and contributes to treatment failure. Many studies evaluating attrition predictors were part of randomized trials, and different terminology and criteria were used in the engagement field. We aimed to investigate the factors potentially implicated in early (< 12 weeks) and late (> 12 weeks) attrition from an obesity unit in a community setting METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of 250 patients with obesity who were followed-up at our obesity unit. Our program included at least 6 meetings in 12 months. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data, and psychometric questionnaires were collected from all participants. RESULTS One-hundred thirty-four (53.6%) participants dropped out. Those individuals showed lower BMI, lower overall health status, and increased depression scores. In a multiple regression model, BMI (inversely; OR = 0.90; 95%CI 0.84-0.96) and depression score (directly, OR = 1.05; 1.00-1.10) were associated with attrition risk. Early dropouts (n = 47) had lower weights, smaller waist circumferences and worse mental health scores than late dropouts (n = 87) and more frequently lived alone. When compared to completers, early dropouts had lower weights, BMIs, waist circumferences, overall health and mental status scores, increased depression scores and percentage of individuals living alone. In a multiple regression, lower BMI (OR = 0.83; 0.75-0.92), lower mental status score (OR = 3.17; 1.17-8.59) and living alone (OR = 2.25; 1.02-4.97) were associated with early attrition risk. CONCLUSION Lower BMI and increased depression score were associated with attrition. Early attrition was associated with lower weight, decreased mental well-being, and living alone. Individuals with these characteristics might need tailored approaches to enhance their engagement. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, retrospective descriptive study.
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Wharton S, Astrup A, Endahl L, Lean MEJ, Satylganova A, Skovgaard D, Wadden TA, Wilding JPH. Estimating and reporting treatment effects in clinical trials for weight management: using estimands to interpret effects of intercurrent events and missing data. Int J Obes (Lond) 2021; 45:923-933. [PMID: 33462358 PMCID: PMC8081661 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-020-00733-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
In the approval process for new weight management therapies, regulators typically require estimates of effect size. Usually, as with other drug evaluations, the placebo-adjusted treatment effect (i.e., the difference between weight losses with pharmacotherapy and placebo, when given as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention) is provided from data in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). At first glance, this may seem appropriate and straightforward. However, weight loss is not a simple direct drug effect, but is also mediated by other factors such as changes in diet and physical activity. Interpreting observed differences between treatment arms in weight management RCTs can be challenging; intercurrent events that occur after treatment initiation may affect the interpretation of results at the end of treatment. Utilizing estimands helps to address these uncertainties and improve transparency in clinical trial reporting by better matching the treatment-effect estimates to the scientific and/or clinical questions of interest. Estimands aim to provide an indication of trial outcomes that might be expected in the same patients under different conditions. This article reviews how intercurrent events during weight management trials can influence placebo-adjusted treatment effects, depending on how they are accounted for and how missing data are handled. The most appropriate method for statistical analysis is also discussed, including assessment of the last observation carried forward approach, and more recent methods, such as multiple imputation and mixed models for repeated measures. The use of each of these approaches, and that of estimands, is discussed in the context of the SCALE phase 3a and 3b RCTs evaluating the effect of liraglutide 3.0 mg for the treatment of obesity.
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- Sean Wharton
- Weight Management and Diabetes, The Wharton Medical Clinic, Hamilton, ON, Canada. .,Department of Health and Kinesiology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Eik-Nes TT, Vrabel K, Raman J, Clark MR, Berg KH. A Group Intervention for Individuals With Obesity and Comorbid Binge Eating Disorder: Results From a Feasibility Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:738856. [PMID: 34803910 PMCID: PMC8597950 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.738856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A common challenge among a subgroup of individuals with obesity is binge eating, that exists on a continuum from mild binge eating episodes to severe binge eating disorder (BED). BED is common among bariatric patients and the prevalence of disordered eating and ED in bariatric surgery populations is well known. Conventional treatments and assessment of obesity seldom address the underlying psychological mechanisms of binge eating and subsequent obesity. This study, titled PnP (People need People) is a psychoeducational group pilot intervention for individuals with BED and obesity including patients with previous bariatric surgery. Design, feasibility, and a broad description of the study population is reported. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 42 patients were from an obesity clinic referred to assessment and treatment with PnP in a psychoeducational group setting (3-hour weekly meetings for 10 weeks). Of these, 6 (14.3%) patients had a previous history of bariatric surgery. Feasibility was assessed by tracking attendance, potentially adverse effects and outcome measures including body mass index (BMI), eating disorder pathology, overvaluation of shape and weight, impairment, self-reported childhood difficulties, alexithymia, internalized shame as well as health related quality of life (HRQoL). RESULTS All 42 patients completed the intervention, with no adverse effects and a high attendance rate with a median attendance of 10 sessions, 95% CI (8.9,9.6) and 0% attrition. Extent of psychosocial impairment due to eating disorder pathology, body dissatisfaction and severity of ED symptoms were high among the patients at baseline. Additionally, self-reported childhood difficulties, alexithymia, and internalized shame were high among the patients and indicate a need to address underlying psychological mechanisms in individuals with BED and comorbid obesity. Improvement of HRQoL and reduction of binge eating between baseline and the end of the intervention was observed with a medium effect. CONCLUSION This feasibility study supports PnP as a potential group psychoeducational intervention for patients living with BED and comorbid obesity. Assessments of BED and delivery of this intervention may optimize selection of candidates and bariatric outcomes. These preliminary results warrant further investigation via a randomized control trial (RCT) to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of PnP.
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- Trine T. Eik-Nes
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Stjørdal Community Mental Health Centre, Levanger Hospital, Levanger, Norway
- *Correspondence: Trine T. Eik-Nes,
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- Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Stjørdal Community Mental Health Centre, Levanger Hospital, Levanger, Norway
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Verberne LDM, Leemrijse CJ, Nielen MMJ, Friele RD. Intermediate weight changes and follow-up of dietetic treatment in primary health care: an observational study. BMC Nutr 2020; 6:62. [PMID: 33292684 PMCID: PMC7667732 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-020-00377-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary health care data have shown that most patients who were treated for overweight or obesity by a dietitian did not accomplish the recommended treatment period. It is hypothesised that a slow rate of weight loss might discourage patients from continuing dietetic treatment. This study evaluated intermediate weight changes during regular dietetic treatment in Dutch primary health care, and examined whether weight losses at previous consultations were associated with attendance at follow-up consultations. METHODS This observational study was based on real life practice data of overweight and obese patients during the period 2013-2017, derived from Dutch dietetic practices that participated in the Nivel Primary Care Database. Multilevel regression analyses were conducted to estimate the mean changes in body mass index (BMI) during six consecutive consultations and to calculate odds ratios for the association of weight change at previous consultations with attendance at follow-up consultations. RESULTS The total study population consisted of 25,588 overweight or obese patients, with a mean initial BMI of 32.7 kg/m2. The BMI decreased between consecutive consultations, with the highest weight losses between the first and second consultation. After six consultations, a mean weight loss of - 1.5 kg/m2 was estimated. Patients who lost weight between the two previous consultations were more likely to attend the next consultation than patients who did not lose weight or gained weight. CONCLUSIONS Body mass index decreased during consecutive consultations, and intermediate weight losses were associated with a higher attendance at follow-up consultations during dietetic treatment in overweight patients. Dietitians should therefore focus on discussing intermediate weight loss expectations with their patients.
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- Lisa D M Verberne
- Nivel, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands.
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- Nivel, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands
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- Nivel, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands
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- Nivel, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands.,Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tranzo, P.O. Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands
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Romanelli RJ, Sudat S, Huang Q, Pressman AR, Azar K. Early Weight Loss and Treatment Response: Data From a Lifestyle Change Program in Clinical Practice. Am J Prev Med 2020; 58:427-435. [PMID: 31870590 PMCID: PMC7039735 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a predictive model for the early identification of nonresponders to a 12-month lifestyle change program in clinical practice. METHODS Investigators identified lifestyle change program participants in the electronic health records of a large healthcare delivery system between 2010 and 2017. Nonresponse was defined as weight gain or no weight loss at 12 months from the program initiation (baseline). Logistic regression with percentage weight change at 2-12 weeks from baseline was used as an independent predictor of nonresponse. Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics were also tested as potential predictors. The authors performed ten-fold cross-validation for model assessment and examined model performance with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. The analyses were conducted in 2019. RESULTS Among 947 program participants, 30% were classified as nonresponders at 12 months. The model with the best discrimination of responders from nonresponders included weight change at 12 weeks from baseline as the sole predictor (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.789). Sensitivity and positive predictive value were maximized at 0.56 (specificity and negative predictive value, 0.81 each). CONCLUSIONS In a cohort of lifestyle change program participants from clinical practice, percentage weight change at 12 weeks from baseline can serve as a single indicator of nonresponse at the completion of the 12-month program. Clinicians can easily apply this algorithm to identify and assess participants in potential need of adjunctive or alternative therapy to maximize treatment outcomes.
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- Robert J Romanelli
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Palo Alto, California.
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- Division of Research Development & Dissemination, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Walnut Creek, California
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Palo Alto, California
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- Division of Research Development & Dissemination, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Walnut Creek, California
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- Division of Research Development & Dissemination, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Walnut Creek, California
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Imperatori C, Bianciardi E, Niolu C, Fabbricatore M, Gentileschi P, Di Lorenzo G, Siracusano A, Innamorati M. The Symptom-Checklist-K-9 (SCL-K-9) Discriminates between Overweight/Obese Patients with and without Significant Binge Eating Pathology: Psychometric Properties of an Italian Version. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030674. [PMID: 32121618 PMCID: PMC7146623 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A general personality and psychopathology evaluation is considered to be crucial part of the multidisciplinary assessment for weight-related problems. The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) is commonly used to assess general psychopathology in both overweight and obese patients seeking weight-loss treatment. The main purpose of the present research was to investigate the psychometric properties of the brief form of the SCL-90-R (i.e., the SCL-K-9) in a clinical sample (N = 397) of patients seeking weight-loss treatment (i.e., bariatric surgery and a nutritional weight-loss program). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor solution of the SCL-K-9, with all nine items loading significantly on the common latent factor (lambdas ≥ 0.587). The ordinal α (= 0.91), the inter-item mean indices of correlation (rii = 0.53), and the convergent validity were also satisfactory. A receiver operating characteristic curves procedure showed that both SCL-90-R and SCL-K-9 were able to classify patients with and without significant binge eating pathology according to the Binge Eating Scale (BES) total score. Overall, our results suggest that the SCL-K-9 has adequate psychometric properties and can be applied as a short screening tool to assess general psychopathology in overweight/obese individuals seeking weight-loss treatment and at follow-up interviews when time restraints preclude the use of the full-length form.
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- Claudio Imperatori
- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Science, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Roma, Italy; (M.F.); (M.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +06-66-54-38-73
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- Psychiatric Chair, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Roma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.N.); (G.D.L.); (A.S.)
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- Psychiatric Chair, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Roma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.N.); (G.D.L.); (A.S.)
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- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Science, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Roma, Italy; (M.F.); (M.I.)
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- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Roma, Italy;
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- Psychiatric Chair, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Roma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.N.); (G.D.L.); (A.S.)
- IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via Ardeatina 306, 00179 Roma, Italy
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- Psychiatric Chair, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Roma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.N.); (G.D.L.); (A.S.)
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- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Science, European University of Rome, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190, 00163 Roma, Italy; (M.F.); (M.I.)
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Tejpal S, Sanghera N, Manoharan V, Planas-Iglesias J, Bastie CC, Klein-Seetharaman J. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): A Marker for Personalized Feedback on Dieting. Nutrients 2020; 12:E660. [PMID: 32121233 PMCID: PMC7146434 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) expression and activity is associated with obesity. ACE is a circulating factor that predicts sustained weight loss over a time frame of months. Here, we evaluate whether ACE might also be an early marker (over a 24-hour period) for weight loss. 32 participants (78% females; BMI 28.47 ± 4.87kg/m2) followed a 1200KCal diet with an optional daily (<250KCal) snack and were asked to use an in-house generated health platform to provide recordings of food intake, physical activity and urine collection time and volume. Following a day of dieting, ACE levels in urine negatively correlated with weight loss (p = 0.015 ). This reduction in ACE levels was significantly more robust in individuals with a BMI > 25 (p = 0.0025 ). This study demonstrated that ACE levels correlate with BMI and weight loss as early as after 1 day of dieting, and thus ACE could be a potential early "biofeedback" marker for weight loss and diet efficiency.
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- Shilpa Tejpal
- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
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- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
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- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
- Institute for Digital Healthcare, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7A, UK
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- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
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- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
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- Systems Biology and Biomedicine, Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK; (S.T.); (N.S.); (V.M.); (J.P.-I.); (C.C.B.)
- Institute for Digital Healthcare, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7A, UK
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Johnson PH, Annesi JJ. Participation of Female Emerging Adults in a Theory- and Evidence-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Program. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2020; 41:45-53. [PMID: 31896307 DOI: 10.1177/0272684x19896738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Emerging adults are less likely to participate in and more likely to drop out of behavioral weight loss programs. Thirty-five female emerging adults who dropped out of a behavioral weight loss program, Weight Loss For Life, completed an online survey. Main reasons for dropout relate to insufficient behavioral skills and unique characteristics of emerging adults, especially when in college (e.g., citing working and getting good grades to be more important than losing weight). Most desired >50% of program online, having virtual groups, and using small groups to model desirable behaviors. Around $140 and $180 seemed sufficient to them to encourage participation in all scheduled treatment sessions and reaching overall weight loss goal, respectively. Future behavioral weight loss programs for emerging adults may consider helping develop time management and task management, decision-making that focuses on longer term outcomes, and immediate tangible rewards similar to what college students typically receive after they complete each class assignment.
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- Ping H Johnson
- Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, Kennesaw State University, GA, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, Kennesaw State University, GA, USA.,YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Fielding-Singh P, Patel ML, King AC, Gardner CD. Baseline Psychosocial and Demographic Factors Associated with Study Attrition and 12-Month Weight Gain in the DIETFITS Trial. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2019; 27:1997-2004. [PMID: 31633313 PMCID: PMC6868338 DOI: 10.1002/oby.22650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine correlates of failure-trial attrition and weight gain-in a randomized clinical weight-loss trial. METHODS The Diet Intervention Examining The Factors Interacting with Treatment Success (DIETFITS) trial included 609 adults (18-50 years; BMI 28-40). Participants were randomized to a 12-month healthy low-fat or healthy low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss. At baseline, participants completed psychosocial, demographic, and anthropometric measures. Stepwise logistic regressions identified baseline factors associated with (1) study attrition and (2) among trial completers, weight gain at 12 months. RESULTS Having higher baseline food addiction and self-efficacy was linked to treatment failure. Being younger, not having a college education, having higher outcome expectations and quality of life, and having lower social functioning and self-control increased the odds of trial attrition. Identifying as other than non-Hispanic white; not being married or cohabitating; having higher cognitive restraint and self-control; and having lower amotivation, family encouragement, and physical limitations increased the odds of gaining weight by treatment's end. CONCLUSIONS Participants' baseline psychosocial and demographic factors may support or impede successful weight loss. Trialists should attend to these factors when designing treatments in order to promote participants' likelihood of completing the trial and achieving their weight-loss goals.
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- Priya Fielding-Singh
- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
- Department of Health Research & Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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Naets T, Vervoort L, Tanghe A, Braet C. Adherence and barriers in e-health self-control training for enhancing childhood multidisciplinary obesity treatment. Clin Psychol Psychother 2019; 27:42-51. [PMID: 31711275 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Training self-control as the assumed underlying mechanism for weight loss is a promising pathway for improving long-term outcomes of childhood multidisciplinary obesity treatment (MOT). The present study is the first to analyse adherence to e-health self-control training in paediatric obesity. We hypothesized that low adherence would relate to child characteristics and to contextual treatment barriers. Participants were recruited as a part of a larger randomized controlled trial, evaluating an e-health self-control training during inpatient MOT (intensive phase) and its outpatient aftercare (booster phase). A number of 68 youngsters with severe obesity between 11 to 19 years old were included in the present study. Excellent adherence was observed in the intensive phase during inpatient MOT, but rates decreased in the booster phase. As predicted, the low adherence group had a significantly higher weight status throughout the entire study period. Differences in contextual treatment barriers did not appear. Further in-depth analysis showed that the low adherence group frequently experienced practical obstacles. The end of inpatient MOT and high weight status can be considered important risk factors for low adherence in an additional self-control training aimed at facilitating weight loss.
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- Tiffany Naets
- Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Obesity Department, Psychology, Zeepreventorium vzw, De Haan, Belgium
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- Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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Atlantis E, Lin F, Anandabaskaran S, Fahey P, Kormas N. A predictive model for non-completion of an intensive specialist obesity service in a public hospital: a case-control study. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:748. [PMID: 31651309 PMCID: PMC6814104 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4531-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Despite the growing evidence base supporting intensive lifestyle and medical treatments for severe obesity, patient engagement in specialist obesity services is difficult to achieve and poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, we aimed to develop a model for predicting non-completion of a specialist multidisciplinary service for clinically severe obesity, termed the Metabolic Rehabilitation Programme (MRP). Method Using a case-control study design in a public hospital setting, we extracted data from medical records for all eligible patients with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥35 kg/m2 with either type 2 diabetes or fatty liver disease referred to the MRP from 2010 through 2015. Non-completion status (case definition) was coded for patients whom started but dropped-out of the MRP within 12 months. Using multivariable logistic regression, we tested the following baseline predictors hypothesised in previous research: age, gender, BMI, waist circumference, residential distance from the clinic, blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), current continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, current depression/anxiety, diabetes status, and medications. We used receiver operating characteristics and area under the curve to test the performance of models. Results Out of the 219 eligible patient records, 78 (35.6%) non-completion cases were identified. Significant differences between non-completers versus completers were: age (47.1 versus 54.5 years, p < 0.001); residential distance from the clinic (21.8 versus 17.1 km, p = 0.018); obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) (42.9% versus 56.7%, p = 0.050) and CPAP therapy (11.7% versus 28.4%, p = 0.005). The probability of non-completion could be independently associated with age, residential distance, and either OSA or CPAP. There was no statistically significant difference in performance between the alternate models (69.5% versus 66.4%, p = 0.57). Conclusions Non-completion of intensive specialist obesity management services is most common among younger patients, with fewer complex care needs, and those living further away from the clinic. Clinicians should be aware of these potential risk factors for dropping out early when managing outpatients with severe obesity, whereas policy makers might consider strategies for increasing access to specialist obesity management services.
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- Evan Atlantis
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. .,School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, New South Wales, Australia
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Reljic D, Lampe D, Wolf F, Zopf Y, Herrmann HJ, Fischer J. Prevalence and predictors of dropout from high-intensity interval training in sedentary individuals: A meta-analysis. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2019; 29:1288-1304. [PMID: 31050061 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Recent evidence suggests that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective method to improve fitness and various health markers. However, the tolerability and acceptability of HIIT among sedentary individuals is currently controversially discussed. Therefore, our objective was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of dropout among sedentary individuals in HIIT-based exercise interventions. MEDLINE/PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science were searched systematically for relevant articles until 06/2018. Studies included were required to (a) be written in English, (b) include sedentary healthy adults, (c) use some form of HIIT without any complementary intervention, (d) last ≥4 weeks, (e) report detailed description of the applied HIIT protocol, and (f) report data that allow calculation of a dropout rate. Fifty-five studies reporting results from 67 HIIT interventions with 1318 participants met the eligibility criteria. The trim and fill adjusted pooled dropout rate across all interventions was 17.6% (95% confidence interval 14.2-21.5%). Dropout rates were significantly lower in cycling-based interventions compared with studies using running/walking as exercise modality (P < 0.001). Longer session time (β = 0.02, P < 0.05), higher time effort/week (β = 0.005, P < 0.05), and overall time effort/intervention (β = 0.0003, P < 0.05) predicted greater dropout. Exercise intensity was not related to dropout. Our data suggest that HIIT-based interventions are tolerable and acceptable for previously sedentary individuals, exhibiting generally lower dropout rates than commonly reported for traditional exercise programs. Given the association between HIIT volume and dropouts, future studies should further focus on identifying the minimally effective dose of practical HIIT for improving health status. Such efforts would be important to increase implementation and public health impact of HIIT.
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- Dejan Reljic
- Department of Medicine 1, Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology, Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Whitelock V, Kersbergen I, Higgs S, Aveyard P, Halford JCG, Robinson E. A smartphone based attentive eating intervention for energy intake and weight loss: results from a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:611. [PMID: 31113400 PMCID: PMC6528285 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6923-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laboratory studies suggest that eating more 'attentively' (e.g. attending to food being eaten and recalling eating episodes) can reduce food intake among participants with both healthy weight and overweight. The aim of this trial was to assess whether a smartphone application that encourages a more attentive eating style reduces energy intake and promotes weight loss. METHODS In an open-label, single centre, parallel groups, individually randomised controlled trial, 107 adults with overweight/obesity in Merseyside, UK used an attentive eating smartphone application along with standard dietary advice (intervention group) or standard dietary advice only (control group) for 8 weeks. The primary outcomes were change in body weight at 8 weeks and energy intake at 4 and 8 weeks. Additional outcomes included self-reported eating behaviours measured at 8 weeks. Differences between groups were assessed with linear regression (adjusted) using multiple imputation for missing data. Study protocol registered prospectively at ( https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/btzhw ). RESULTS There was no significant difference between the intervention and control group in weight lost at 8 weeks, or change in self-reported 24 h or objective taste-test energy intake at 4 or 8 weeks. Mean weight loss in the intervention group (n = 53) was 1.2 kg and 1.1 kg in the control group (n = 54), adjusted difference of - 0.10 (- 1.6 to 1.3) kg. Self-reported eating behaviours at 8 weeks also did not differ across groups. The intervention was largely used as intended and a per protocol analysis confined to participants in the intervention group that used the attentive eating smartphone application regularly and as intended also showed no effect on energy intake or weight loss. CONCLUSIONS A smartphone based attentive eating intervention and standard dietary advice did not result in reduced energy intake or greater weight loss at 4 or 8 week follow-up than standard dietary advice alone. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03602001 . Registered retrospectively on 26th July 2018. Prospectively registered on the Open Science Framework on 11th August 2017.
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- Victoria Whitelock
- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L69 7ZA UK
- Cancer Intelligence, Cancer Research UK, Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London, EC1V 4AD UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA UK
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- The School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Services, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L69 7ZA UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L69 7ZA UK
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Chan R, Nguyen M, Smith R, Spencer S, Pit SW. Effect of Serial Anthropometric Measurements and Motivational Text Messages on Weight Reduction Among Workers: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e11832. [PMID: 31017585 PMCID: PMC6505373 DOI: 10.2196/11832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity is an endemic problem with significant health and financial consequences. Text messaging has been shown to be a simple and effective method of facilitating weight reduction. In addition, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) has emerged as a significant anthropometric measure. However, few studies have examined the effect of serial anthropometric self-measurement combined with text messaging. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this study was to assess whether an 8-week program, consisting of weekly serial self-measurements of waist and hip circumference, combined with motivational text messages, could reduce WHR among Australian workers. METHODS This was a community-based, participant-blinded, staggered-entry, parallel group study. Adult workers with access to mobile phones were eligible and recruited through an open access Web-based survey. Participants were randomly allocated to receive intervention or control messages for 8 weeks. Outcome data were self-assessed through a Web-based survey. RESULTS A total of 60 participants were randomized with 30 participants each allocated to a control and an intervention group. There was no significant change in WHR (P=.43), and all secondary outcome measures did not differ between the intervention group and the control group at the end of the 8-week intervention. Both groups, however, showed a significant decrease in burnout over time (mean [SE]: pre 4.80 [0.39] vs post 3.36 [0.46]; P=.004). The intervention uptake followed a downward trend. Peak participant replies to weekly self-measurements were received in week 3 (14/23, 61%) and the least in week 8 (8/23, 35%). No harm was found to result from this study. CONCLUSIONS This study is an innovative pilot trial using text messaging and serial anthropometric measurements in weight management. No change was detected in WHRs in Australian workers over 8 weeks; therefore, it could not be concluded whether the intervention affected the primary outcome. However, these results should be interpreted in the context of limited sample size and decreasing intervention uptake over the course of the study. This pilot trial is useful for informing and contributing to the design of future studies and the growing body of literature on serial self-measurements combined with text messaging. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616001496404; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=371696&isReview=true (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73UkKFjSw).
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- Renee Chan
- School Of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney University, Lismore, Australia
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- School Of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney University, Lismore, Australia
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- School Of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney University, Lismore, Australia
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- School Of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney University, Lismore, Australia
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- School Of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney University, Lismore, Australia.,Rural Clinical School, University of Sydney, Lismore, Australia
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Sexton JB, Adair KC. Forty-five good things: a prospective pilot study of the Three Good Things well-being intervention in the USA for healthcare worker emotional exhaustion, depression, work-life balance and happiness. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e022695. [PMID: 30898795 PMCID: PMC6475256 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES High rates of healthcare worker (HCW) burn-out have led many to label it an 'epidemic' urgently requiring interventions. This prospective pilot study examined the efficacy, feasibility and evaluation of the 'Three Good Things' (3GT) intervention for HCWs, and added burn-out and work-life balance to the set of well-being metrics. METHODS 228 HCWs participated in a prospective, repeated measures study of a web-based 15-day long 3GT intervention. Assessments were collected at baseline and 1, 6 and 12-month post-intervention. The primary measure of efficacy was a derivative of the emotional exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The secondary measures were validated instruments assessing depression symptoms, subjective happiness, and work-life balance. Paired samples t-tests and Cohen's d effect sizes for correlated samples were used to examine the efficacy of the intervention. RESULTS 3GT participants exhibited significant improvements from baseline in emotional exhaustion, depression symptoms and happiness at 1 month, 6 months and 12 months, and in work-life balance at 1 month and 6 months (effect sizes 0.16-0.52). Exploratory subgroup analyses of participants meeting 'concerning' criteria at baseline revealed even larger effects at all assessment points (0.55-1.57). Attrition rates were similar to prior 3GT interventions. CONCLUSION 3GT appears a promising low-cost and brief intervention for improving HCW well-being. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study is approved by the Institutional Review Board of Duke University Health System (Pro00063703). All participants are required to give their informed consent prior to any study procedure.
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- J Bryan Sexton
- Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Adherence, Adhesion, and Dropout Reasons of a Physical Activity Program in a High Social Vulnerability Context. J Phys Act Health 2019; 16:149-156. [PMID: 30626259 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2017-0606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND One of the most important health determinants is social vulnerability, which can interfere in the practice of physical activity (PA). This study aimed at analyzing adherence to a PA program in a high social vulnerability context. METHODS A longitudinal study with a 6-month intervention period was conducted. The program offered monitored walks associated with behavioral change educational campaigns. Sociodemographic characteristics, occupation, PA level, noncommunicable chronic diseases, participants' frequency of participation in the program, and intervention dropout reasons were evaluated. Descriptive and survival analyses were accomplished. RESULTS Among the 106 participants, 88.0% were female and 21.7% were older adults. The most mentioned participation reasons were health improvement (23.0%), weight loss (19.0%), disease control (17.0%), and social living (12%). The mean frequency of participation in the program was 27.4%. Dropout rate was 52.7%. The main reported reasons for dropping out were work hours (27.8%), health problems (25.9%), personal reasons (22.2%), and lack of time (11.1%). Factors associated with remaining in the program were being older adults and presenting body mass index <25 kg/m2. CONCLUSIONS Results showed that in a high social vulnerability context, adherence to PA programs is low, and adult-life-related commitments and high levels of obesity are factors associated with lower adherence.
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Cole RE, Meyer SA, Newman TJ, Kieffer AJ, Wax SG, Stote K, Madanat H. The My Body Knows When Program Increased Intuitive Eating Characteristics in a Military Population. Mil Med 2019; 184:e200-e206. [DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Introduction
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of the revised My Body Knows When (MBKW) program to promote intuitive eating behaviors within a sample of a military population through an online or in-person delivery mode.
Materials and Methods
Fifty-six overweight or obese adults (70% female); military service members (20%), retirees (38%) and family (42%) participated in the 10-week MBKW program at two military installations from 2012 to 2014. Body Mass Index, Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2; 23-item) and Motivation for Eating scale (MFES; 43-item) were collected at baseline and 10-weeks. Data were stratified by sex. Descriptive data were reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD), frequency, or percentage. A paired t-test was conducted with data at baseline and 10 weeks (α = 0.05, 80% power).
Results
Participants were predominantly female (70%); mean age of 51 ± 13 years; and BMI of 34.1 ± 5.5 kg/m2. There were no demographic, MFES, or IES-2 baseline differences between groups (in-person vs. online) or location. All subjects were collapsed into one group for a pre-post MBKW implementation assessment due to small sample size despite the original intent to stratify by online and in-person grouping. At 10 weeks, the remaining 26 participants exhibited a significant improvement (mean ± SD) in BMI (−0.4 ± 0.6 kg/m2; p = 0.012), environmental/social eating score (2.7 ± 0.4 points [pts]; −0.5 pt change; p < 0.001), emotional eating score (2.2 ± 0.5 pts; −0.6 pt change; p = 0.001), unconditional permission to eat score (3.4 ± 0.4 pts; +0.3 pt change; p = 0.017), eating for physical rather than emotional eating score (3.7 ± 0.8 pts; +1.0 pt change; p < 0.001), and reliance on hunger and satiety cues score (3.6 ± 0.5 pts; +0.8 pt change; p = 0.001). High attrition rates at the 10-week follow-up assessment precluded accurate assessment of long-term intervention effects.
Conclusions
The MBKW program was associated with improved intuitive eating behaviors and with less external eating influence on behavior; however, a larger sample is required to assess the effectiveness of MBKW delivery mode. Modest weight loss was attained but testing the efficacy of the MBKW program in a large diverse sample with alternate scenarios may be worthwhile (e.g., primary prevention against weight gain, or during weight maintenance to prevent weight regain).
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- Renee E Cole
- U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, AMEDD C&S, HRCoE, 3599 Winfield-Scott Rd, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
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- U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, AMEDD C&S, HRCoE, 3599 Winfield-Scott Rd, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
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- U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, AMEDD C&S, HRCoE, 3599 Winfield-Scott Rd, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Army Specialist Corps Office of the Chief, 3630 Stanley Road, Suite 276, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
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- U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, AMEDD C&S, HRCoE, 3599 Winfield-Scott Rd, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
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- U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, AMEDD C&S, HRCoE, 3599 Winfield-Scott Rd, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Moncrief Army Health Clinic, 4500 Stuart St, Fort Jackson, SC
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- Health Sciences, State University of New York, Empire State College, 113 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
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- Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, 5000 Campanile Dr, MC 4162, San Diego, CA
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Altamura M, Porcelli P, Fairfield B, Malerba S, Carnevale R, Balzotti A, Rossi G, Vendemiale G, Bellomo A. Alexithymia Predicts Attrition and Outcome in Weight-Loss Obesity Treatment. Front Psychol 2018; 9:2432. [PMID: 30564177 PMCID: PMC6288375 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Obesity is a psychosomatic condition characterized by a complex interaction of biological and psychological factors and a large body of research has aimed to identify variables limiting efficacy and determining high attrition rates in weight loss programs. In this study, we used the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research (DCPR), designed to broaden the clinician's perspective on patients' problems by providing additional clinical information not found in the more traditional psychiatric classification, to predict psychosomatic variables that may limit efficacy and determine attrition in clinical interventions with people with obesity. We evaluated 82 consecutive participants with obesity at baseline for psychopathology, psychosomatic correlates, psychological distress, and eating-related symptoms before entering a weight loss program. Regression models were used to assess attrition and outcome at a 6-month follow-up and per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses were performed. DPCR alexithymia significantly predicted attrition (OR = 6.9), and unsuccessful weight-loss (OR = 11.3). These findings suggest that the identification of psychosomatic factors, in addition to psychological and psychopathological factors, may predict adherence to weight-loss programs.
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- Mario Altamura
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, D’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, D’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- CeSI-Met, D’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Perna S, Spadaccini D, Riva A, Allegrini P, Edera C, Faliva MA, Peroni G, Naso M, Nichetti M, Gozzer C, Vigo B, Rondanelli M. A path model analysis on predictors of dropout (at 6 and 12 months) during the weight loss interventions in endocrinology outpatient division. Endocrine 2018; 61:447-461. [PMID: 29470776 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-018-1563-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to identify the dropout rate at 6 and 12 months from the first outpatient visit, and to analyze dropout risk factors among the following areas: biochemical examinations, anthropometric measures, psychological tests, personal data, and life attitude such as smoking, physical activity, and pathologies. METHODS This is a retrospective longitudinal observational study. Patients undergo an outpatient endocrinology visit, which includes collecting biographical data, anthropometric measurements, physical and pathological history, psychological tests, and biochemical examinations. RESULTS The sample consists of 913 subjects (682 women and 231 men), with an average age of 50.88 years (±15.80) for the total sample, with a BMI of 33.11 ± 5.65 kg/m2. 51.9% of the patients abandoned therapy at 6 months after their first visit, and analyzing the dropout rate at 12 months, it appears that 69.5% of subjects abandon therapy. The main predictor of dropout risk factors at 6 and 12 months is the weight loss during the first 3 months (p < 0.05). As regards the hematological predictors, white blood cell and iron level stated dropout at 12 months. Patients who introduced physical activity had a reduction of - 17% (at 6 months) and -13% (at 12 months) of dropout risk (p < 0.05). As regards the "worker" status, patients classified as"retired" had a decrease risk of dropout vs. other categories of worker (i = 0.58; p < 0.05). Dropout risk at 12 months decrease in patients with a previous history of cancer, Endocrine and psychic and behavioral disorders (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The main factor that predisposes patients to continue therapy or to abandon it is the success (or failure) of the diet in the initial period, based on weight lost (or not lost) in the early months of the initiation of therapy. Furthermore, considerable differences were found in different categories of "workers", and with previous "pathologies". The level of physical activity and previous diseases also seem to be predictors of dropout.
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- Simone Perna
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Sikand G, Cole RE, Handu D, deWaal D, Christaldi J, Johnson EQ, Arpino LM, Ekvall SM. Clinical and cost benefits of medical nutrition therapy by registered dietitian nutritionists for management of dyslipidemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Lipidol 2018; 12:1113-1122. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bigliassi M, Greca JPA, Barreto-Silva V, Chierotti P, Oliveira ARD, Altimari LR. Effects of audiovisual stimuli on psychological and psychophysiological responses during exercise in adults with obesity. J Sports Sci 2018; 37:525-536. [PMID: 30141737 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1514139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The present experiment sought to further understanding of the effects of personalised audiovisual stimuli on psychological and psychophysiological responses during exercise in adults with obesity. Twenty-four participants (Mage = 28.3, SD = 5.5 years; MBMI = 32.2, SD = 2.4) engaged in self-paced exercises on a recumbent cycle ergometer and three conditions (sensory stimulation [ST], sensory deprivation [DE], and control [CO]) were administered. Perceptual (attentional focus and perceived exertion), affective (affective state and perceived activation), and psychophysiological (heart rate variability) parameters were monitored throughout the exercise bouts. A one-way repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare self-reported and psychophysiological variables (main and interaction effects [5 Timepoints × 3 Conditions]). The results indicate that ST increased the use of dissociative thoughts throughout the exercise session (ηp2 = .19), ameliorated fatigue-related symptoms (ηp2 = .15) and elicited more positive affective responses (ηp2 = .12) than CO and DE. Accordingly, personally-compiled videos are highly effective in ameliorating exertional responses and enhancing affective valence during self-paced exercise in adults with obesity. Audiovisual stimuli could be used during the most critical periods of the exercise regimen (e.g., first training sessions) when individuals with obesity are more likely to focus on fatigue-related sensations.
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- Marcelo Bigliassi
- a Department of Life Sciences , Brunel University London , Middlesex , UK
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- a Department of Life Sciences , Brunel University London , Middlesex , UK
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- b Department of Physical Education , Londrina State University , Londrina , Brazil
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- b Department of Physical Education , Londrina State University , Londrina , Brazil
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- b Department of Physical Education , Londrina State University , Londrina , Brazil
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Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Improves the Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children. J Pediatr 2018; 198:67-75.e1. [PMID: 29752170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of treating obstructive sleep apnea/nocturnal hypoxia on pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) severity and oxidative stress. STUDY DESIGN Biopsy proven participants (n = 9) with NAFLD and obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia were studied before and after treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep disordered breathing, including laboratory testing and markers of oxidative stress, urine F(2)-isoprostanes. RESULTS Adolescents (age 11.5 ± 1.2 years; body mass index, 29.5 ± 3.8 kg/m2) with significant NAFLD (mean histologic necroinflammation grade, 2.3 ± 0.9; fibrosis stage, 1.4 ± 1.3; NAFLD Activity Score summary, 4.8 ± 1.6) had obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia by polysomnography. At baseline, they had severe obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia, elevated aminotransferases, the metabolic syndrome, and significant oxidative stress (high F(2)-isoprostanes). Obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia was treated with home CPAP for a mean 89 ± 62 days. Although body mass index increased, obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia severity improved on CPAP and was accompanied by reduced alanine aminotransferase, metabolic syndrome markers, and F(2)-isoprostanes. CONCLUSIONS This study provides strong evidence that treatment of obstructive sleep apnea/nocturnal hypoxia with CPAP in children with NAFLD may reverse parameters of liver injury and reduce oxidative stress. These data also suggest CPAP as a new therapy to prevent progression of NAFLD in those children with obesity found to have obstructive sleep apnea/nocturnal hypoxia.
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Fokkema T, Hartgens F, Kluitenberg B, Verhagen E, Backx FJG, van der Worp H, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA, Koes BW, van Middelkoop M. Reasons and predictors of discontinuation of running after a running program for novice runners. J Sci Med Sport 2018; 22:106-111. [PMID: 29934211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the proportion of participants of a running program for novice runners that discontinued running and investigate the main reasons to discontinue and characteristics associated with discontinuation. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS The study included 774 participants of Start to Run, a 6-week running program for novice runners. Before the start of the program, participants filled-in a baseline questionnaire to collect information on demographics, physical activity and perceived health. The 26-weeks follow-up questionnaire was used to obtain information on the continuation of running (yes/no) and main reasons for discontinuation. To determine predictors for discontinuation of running, multivariable logistic regression was performed. RESULTS Within 26 weeks after the start of the 6-week running program, 29.5% of the novice runners (n=225) had stopped running. The main reason for discontinuation was a running-related injury (n=108, 48%). Being female (OR 1.74; 95% CI 1.13-2.68), being unsure about the continuation of running after the program (OR 2.06; 95% CI 1.31-3.24) and (almost) no alcohol use (OR 1.62; 95%CI 1.11-2.37) were associated with a higher chance of discontinuation of running. Previous running experience less than one year previously (OR 0.46; 95% CI 0.26-0.83) and a higher score on the RAND-36 subscale physical functioning (OR 0.98; 95% CI 0.96-0.99) were associated with a lower chance of discontinuation. CONCLUSIONS In this group of novice runners, almost one-third stopped running within six months. A running-related injury was the main reason to stop running. Women with a low perceived physical functioning and without running experience were prone to discontinue running.
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- Tryntsje Fokkema
- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Sports Medicine Center Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Sports Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Sports Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Orthopedics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Filgueiras AR, Sawaya AL. INTERVENÇÃO MULTIDISCIPLINAR E MOTIVACIONAL PARA TRATAMENTO DE ADOLESCENTES OBESOS BRASILEIROS DE BAIXA RENDA: ESTUDO PILOTO. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA 2018; 36:186-191. [PMID: 29694491 PMCID: PMC6038782 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/;2018;36;2;00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Objective: To test a multidisciplinary and motivational intervention for the treatment
of Brazilian obese and low-income adolescents (Z score>2 BMI-for-age)
that used nutritional counseling without dietary control. Methods: An intervention protocol was developed including periodical nutritional
education workshops, individual nutritional counseling guided by the stages
of eating behavior of the Trans Theoretical Model of Behavior Change,
physical exercise, psychological counseling, recreational activities, and
clinical follow-up for 13 months in a sample of 21 adolescents (11-17 years
old). Results: The rate of treatment withdrawal (9.5%) was lower than that seen in dietary
control studies (30-60%). Initially, 70% of the sample was in the
pre-contemplation behavior stage and, in the end, 100% of the remaining
adolescents were in the stages of action or maintenance. There was a mean
reduction in BMI-for-age (p=0.038) and visceral fat (M±SD=3.67±1.19 and
2.78±0.78 cm, p=0.02, initial and final, respectively). The percentage of
fat mass decreased and that of lean mass increased (42±5 and 38±8, p=0.04,
58±6 and 61±8%, p=0.03, respectively). Conclusions: The intervention seems to be effective in generating a lifestyle change,
accompanied by anthropometric profile and body composition improvement. The
intervention protocol may offer easy adaptation and low-cost methodology for
health services, with high adherence and low abandonment rates.
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Wang Y, Lombard C, Hussain SM, Harrison C, Kozica S, Brady SRE, Teede H, Cicuttini FM. Effect of a low-intensity, self-management lifestyle intervention on knee pain in community-based young to middle-aged rural women: a cluster randomised controlled trial. Arthritis Res Ther 2018; 20:74. [PMID: 29665829 PMCID: PMC5905125 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-018-1572-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Knee pain is common with obesity and weight gain being important risk factors. Previous clinical trials have focused on overweight or obese adults with knee pain and osteoarthritis and demonstrated modest effects of intense weight loss programs on reducing knee pain despite very significant weight loss. There has been no lifestyle intervention that targets community-based adults to test its effect on prevention of knee pain. We aimed to determine the effect of a simple low-intensity self-management lifestyle intervention (HeLP-her), proven in randomised controlled trials to improve lifestyle and prevent weight gain, on knee pain in community-based young to middle-aged rural women. Methods A 1-year pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in 649 community-based women (aged 18–50 years) to receive either the HeLP-her program (consisting of one group session, monthly SMS text messages, one phone coaching session, and a program manual) or one general women’s health education session. Secondary analyses were performed in 390 women who had knee pain measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) at baseline and 12-month follow-up. “Any knee pain” was defined as a WOMAC pain score ≥ 1. Knee pain worsening was defined as an increase in WOMAC pain score over 12 months. Results Thirty-five percent of women had “any knee pain” at baseline. The risk of knee pain worsening did not differ between the intervention and control groups over 12 months. For women with any knee pain at baseline, those in the intervention arm had a lower risk of knee pain worsening compared with those in the control arm (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.14–1.01, p = 0.05), with a stronger effect observed in women with body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 (OR 0.28, 95% CI 0.09–0.87, p = 0.03). Conclusions In community-based young to middle-aged women, a simple low-intensity lifestyle program reduced the risk of knee pain worsening in those with any knee pain at baseline, particularly in those overweight or obese. Pragmatic lifestyle programs such as HeLP-her may represent a feasible lifestyle intervention to reduce the burden of knee pain in the community. Trial registration ACTRN12612000115831, registered 24 January 2012. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13075-018-1572-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Yuanyuan Wang
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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Kaufman A, Choo E, Koh A, Dando R. Inflammation arising from obesity reduces taste bud abundance and inhibits renewal. PLoS Biol 2018; 16:e2001959. [PMID: 29558472 PMCID: PMC5860696 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2001959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Despite evidence that the ability to taste is weakened by obesity and can be rescued with weight loss intervention, few studies have investigated the molecular effects of obesity on the taste system. Taste bud cells undergo continual turnover even in adulthood, exhibiting an average life span of only a few weeks, tightly controlled by a balance of proliferation and cell death. Recent data reveal that an acute inflammation event can alter this balance. We demonstrate that chronic low-grade inflammation brought on by obesity reduces the number of taste buds in gustatory tissues of mice-and is likely the cause of taste dysfunction seen in obese populations-by upsetting this balance of renewal and cell death.
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- Andrew Kaufman
- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
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Rausch LK, Hofer M, Pramsohler S, Kaser S, Ebenbichler C, Haacke S, Gatterer H, Netzer NC. Adiponectin, Leptin and Visfatin in Hypoxia and its Effect for Weight Loss in Obesity. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2018; 9:615. [PMID: 30405530 PMCID: PMC6200908 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rationale: Hypoxia induces leptin gene expression in human adipocytes via hypoxia-inducible factors (HIF-α/β). Under ambient moderate hypoxia, leptin in adipocytes is elevated for at least 14 days. Leptin is supposedly involved in the reduced food intake, increased utilization of fatty acids for energy production and possible weight loss observed at high altitudes. Literature on adiponectin and visfatin in high altitude is inconsistent with reports of elevated levels and non-elevated levels. Exercise in hypoxia studies in obese subjects have shown a significant weight loss after up to 3 weeks, but it is unclear if this effect holds up for longer time periods. Therefore, we aimed to investigate 32 obese subjects completing 52 exercise and rest sessions within 8 months at either moderate or sham hypoxia and to analyze leptin, adiponectin, and visfatin mRNA-expression at different time points of exposure. Methods: Abdominal subcutaneous fat biopsies were taken from 32 obese subjects before, after 3 months and after 8 months of intervention. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups and exercised at moderate intensity at two different study sites twice a week. The IG was exposed to normobaric hypoxia (FiO2: 14.0 ± 0.2%,) at exercise and at rest (FiO2: 12.0 ± 0.2%) and the CG to sham hypoxia. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used in order to determine mRNA-levels of leptin, adiponectin, and visfatin. Results: No differences in leptin levels after 3 and 8 months compared to baseline and between groups were found. There was no significant difference regarding adiponectin or visfatin at any time point compared to baseline in the hypoxia group, but an increase after 3 months was seen in the control group at normoxia compared to the hypoxia group (adiponectin: p = 0.029 and visfatin: p = 0.014). Conclusion: In this first several months' duration randomized sham controlled hypoxia exercise and rest study with obese subjects, we found no time extended leptin mRNA-expression in subjects under hypoxia after 3 and 8 months compared to baseline levels. Moderate exercise in normoxia not in hypoxia leads to elevated adiponectin and visfatin levels after 3 months.
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- Linda K Rausch
- Hermann Buhl Institute for Hypoxia and Sleep Medicine Research, Bad Aibling, Germany
- Department Sports Science, University Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Medical University of Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
- CD Laboratory for Metabolic Crosstalk, Department of Internal Medicine 1, Medical University of Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
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- Hermann Buhl Institute for Hypoxia and Sleep Medicine Research, Bad Aibling, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Medical University of Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
- CD Laboratory for Metabolic Crosstalk, Department of Internal Medicine 1, Medical University of Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
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- Institute for Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Bozen, Italy
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- Hermann Buhl Institute for Hypoxia and Sleep Medicine Research, Bad Aibling, Germany
- Department Sports Science, University Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
- Institute for Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Bozen, Italy
- Division of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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Babatunde OA, Adams SA, Wirth MD, Eberth JM, Sofge J, Choi SK, Harmon BE, Davis L, Drayton R, Hurley TG, Brandt HM, Armstead CA, Hébert JR. Predictors of Retention among African Americans in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Spirit (HEALS) Intervention. Ethn Dis 2017; 27:265-272. [PMID: 28811738 DOI: 10.18865/ed.27.3.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Retention of racial/ethnic minority groups into research trials is necessary to fully understand and address health disparities. This study was conducted to identify participants' characteristics associated with retention of African Americans (AAs) in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a behavioral intervention. METHODS Using data from an RCT conducted from 2009 to 2012 among AAs, participant-level factors were examined for associations with retention between three measurement points (ie, baseline, 3-month, and 12-month). Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were conducted to compare retained participants to those who were not retained in order to identify important predictors of retention. RESULTS About 57% of participants (n=238) were retained at 12 months. Baseline characteristics that showed a statistically significant association with retention status were age, marital status, body mass index (BMI), intervention group, enrollment of a partner in the study, and perceived stress score (PSS). Multivariable logistic regression that adjusted for age, BMI, and PSS showed the odds of being retained among participants who enrolled with a partner was 2.95 (95% CI: 1.87-4.65) compared with participants who had no study partner enrolled. The odds of being retained among participants who were obese and morbidly obese were .32 and .27 (95% CI: .14-.74 and .11-.69), respectively, compared with participants who had normal weight. CONCLUSION Having a partner enrolled in behavioral interventions may improve retention of study participants. Researchers also need to be cognizant of participants' obesity status and potentially target retention efforts toward these individuals.
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- Oluwole A Babatunde
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Connecting Health Innovations LLC, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.,Connecting Health Innovations LLC, Columbia, SC.,Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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Factors behind nonadherence to diet regimens among obese adults in Tanta, Egypt: a case-control study. J Egypt Public Health Assoc 2017; 91:8-14. [PMID: 27110854 DOI: 10.1097/01.epx.0000479903.19614.2f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonadherence to diet regimens is a major cause of treatment failure in the field of obesity management. It varies according to the study design and the type of intervention. In weight loss clinical trials, nonadherence rates range from 10 to 80%. Strategies to reduce dropout rates rely on precise identification of factors leading to premature program termination. The aim of this research was to study factors behind nonadherence to diet regimens among obese adults in Tanta, Egypt. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS A retrospective, case-control study was carried out during the year 2014 in an obesity management private clinic in Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt. The study included two groups of 150 participants each (adherents and nonadherents) matched for sex and BMI. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data concerning sociodemographic characteristics, weight changes, dieting, and behavioral, psychological, and medical factors. Personal perspectives on potential factors contributing to nonadherence to diet regimens were also investigated. RESULTS Factors significantly associated with probabilities high probability of to loss of adherence to diet regimens were as follows: younger age, urban residence, higher educational levels, obesity of grades I and III, a higher frequency of previous weight loss trials, consumption of fruits and vegetables less than that recommended (<5 times/day), higher weight loss expectations, and binge eating. The most common personal perspectives on causes limiting adherence to diet regimens were as follows: unsatisfactory results (37.3%), difficulties in dieting practices (33.3%), logistics (30.0%), and fading of motives (27.3%). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Obese individuals seeking weight reduction with young age, urban residence, higher educational levels, a higher frequency of previous weight loss trials, higher weight loss expectations, and those with perceived unsatisfactory results are more prone to lose their adherence to diet regimens. Individuals with factors of nonadherence should receive extra care to avoid their withdrawal from diet programs and to improve clinical outcomes.
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Burgess E, Hassmén P, Pumpa KL. Determinants of adherence to lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity: a systematic review. Clin Obes 2017; 7:123-135. [PMID: 28296261 DOI: 10.1111/cob.12183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 239] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Lifestyle intervention programmes are efficacious in the management of obesity but often report poor attendance and adherence rates that hinder treatment effectiveness and health outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to identify (i) barriers to behaviour change and (ii) predictors of adherence to lifestyle intervention programmes in adults with obesity. Studies were identified by systematically reviewing the literature within Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science from inception to August 2016. Barriers to behaviour change include poor motivation; environmental, societal and social pressures; lack of time; health and physical limitations; negative thoughts/moods; socioeconomic constraints; gaps in knowledge/awareness; and lack of enjoyment of exercise. The most prominent predictors of adherence include early weight loss success, lower baseline body mass index (BMI), better baseline mood, being male and older age. The findings within this review provide novel insight to clinicians working in obesity and have important implications for lifestyle intervention programme design. Barriers to behaviour change need to be addressed early in treatment, with lifestyle intervention individualized accordingly. Predictors of adherence should also be taken into careful consideration, with negative moods and unrealistic weight loss expectations discussed at the outset. If adherence is improved, treatment effectiveness, health outcomes and the ultimate burden of chronic diseases could also be improved.
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Canberra, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Canberra, Australia
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Canberra, Australia
- Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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Erickson ZD, Kwan CL, Gelberg HA, Arnold IY, Chamberlin V, Rosen JA, Shah C, Nguyen CT, Hellemann G, Aragaki DR, Kunkel CF, Lewis MM, Sachinvala N, Sonza PA, Pierre JM, Ames D. A Randomized, Controlled Multisite Study of Behavioral Interventions for Veterans with Mental Illness and Antipsychotic Medication-Associated Obesity. J Gen Intern Med 2017; 32:32-39. [PMID: 28271424 PMCID: PMC5359155 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-016-3960-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Weight gain and other metabolic sequelae of antipsychotic medications can lead to medication non-adherence, reduced quality of life, increased costs, and premature mortality. Of the approaches to address this, behavioral interventions are less invasive, cost less, and can result in sustained long-term benefits. OBJECTIVE We investigated behavioral weight management interventions for veterans with mental illness across four medical centers within the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. DESIGN We conducted a 12-month, multi-site extension of our previous randomized, controlled study, comparing treatment and control groups. PARTICIPANTS Veterans (and some non-veteran women) diagnosed with mental illness, overweight (defined as having a BMI over 25), and required ongoing antipsychotic therapy. INTERVENTIONS One group received "Lifestyle Balance" (LB; modified from the Diabetes Prevention Program) consisting of classes and individual nutritional counseling with a dietitian. A second group received less intensive "Usual Care" (UC) consisting of weight monitoring and provision of self-help. MAIN MEASURES Participants completed anthropometric and nutrition assessments weekly for 8 weeks, then monthly. Psychiatric, behavioral, and physical assessments were conducted at baseline and months 2, 6, and 12. Metabolic and lipid laboratory tests were performed quarterly. KEY RESULTS Participants in both groups lost weight. LB participants had a greater decrease in average waist circumference [F(1,1244) = 11.9, p < 0.001] and percent body fat [F(1,1121) = 4.3, p = 0.038]. Controlling for gender yielded statistically significant changes between groups in BMI [F(1,1246) = 13.9, p < 0.001]. Waist circumference and percent body fat decreased for LB women [F(1,1243) = 22.5, p < 0.001 and F(1,1221) = 4.8, p = 0.029, respectively]. The majority of LB participants kept food and activity journals (92%), and average daily calorie intake decreased from 2055 to 1650 during the study (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Behavioral interventions specifically designed for individuals with mental illness can be effective for weight loss and improve dietary behaviors. "Lifestyle Balance" integrates well with VA healthcare's patient-centered "Whole Health" approach. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT01052714.
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- Zachary D Erickson
- Research Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Research Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Research Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Research Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy at VA Northern California Healthcare System, Martinez, CA, USA
- University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, Stockton, CA, USA
- University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
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- Department of Mental Health at VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mental Health Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. B151H, Los Angeles, CA, 90073, USA.
- David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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de Barra M. Reporting bias inflates the reputation of medical treatments: A comparison of outcomes in clinical trials and online product reviews. Soc Sci Med 2017; 177:248-255. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Rollo ME, Burrows T, Vincze LJ, Harvey J, Collins CE, Hutchesson MJ. Cost evaluation of providing evidence-based dietetic services for weight management in adults: In-person versus eHealth delivery. Nutr Diet 2017; 75:35-43. [PMID: 29411491 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To compare the theoretical costs of best-practice weight management delivered by dietitians in a traditional, in-person setting compared to remote consultations delivered using eHealth technologies. METHODS Using national guidelines, a framework was developed outlining dietitian-delivered weight management for in-person and eHealth delivery modes. This framework mapped one-on-one patient-dietitian consultations for an adult requiring active management (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 ) over a one-year period using both delivery modes. Resources required for both the dietitian and patient to implement each treatment mode were identified, with costs attributed for material, fixed, travel and personnel components. The resource costs were categorised as either establishment or recurring costs associated with the treatment of one patient. RESULTS Establishment costs were higher for eHealth compared to in-person costs ($1394.21 vs $90.05). Excluding establishment costs, the total (combined dietitian and patient) cost for one patient receiving best-practice weight management for 12 months was $560.59 for in-person delivery, compared to $389.78 for eHealth delivery. Compared to the eHealth mode, a higher proportion of the overall recurring delivery costs was attributed to the patient for the in-person mode (46.4% and 33.9%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Although it is initially more expensive to establish an eHealth service mode, the overall reoccurring costs per patient for delivery of best-practice weight management were lower compared to the in-person mode. This theoretical cost evaluation establishes preliminary evidence to support alternative obesity management service models using eHealth technologies. Further research is required to determine the feasibility, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these models within dietetic practice.
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- Megan E Rollo
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Vermont, Vermont, USA
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Voils CI, Grubber JM, McVay MA, Olsen MK, Bolton J, Gierisch JM, Taylor SS, Maciejewski ML, Yancy WS. Recruitment and Retention for a Weight Loss Maintenance Trial Involving Weight Loss Prior to Randomization. Obes Sci Pract 2016; 2:355-365. [PMID: 28090340 PMCID: PMC5192533 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objective A weight loss maintenance trial involving weight loss prior to randomization is challenging to implement due to the potential for dropout and insufficient weight loss. We examined rates and correlates of non‐initiation, dropout, and insufficient weight loss during a weight loss maintenance trial. Methods The MAINTAIN trial involved a 16‐week weight loss program followed by randomization among participants losing at least 4 kg. Psychosocial measures were administered during a screening visit. Weight was obtained at the first group session and 16 weeks later to determine eligibility for randomization. Results Of 573 patients who screened as eligible, 69 failed to initiate the weight loss program. In adjusted analyses, failure to initiate was associated with lower age, lack of a support person, and less encouragement for making dietary changes. Among participants who initiated, 200 dropped out, 82 lost insufficient weight, and 222 lost sufficient weight for randomization. Compared to losing sufficient weight, dropping out was associated with younger age and tobacco use, whereas losing insufficient weight was associated with non‐White race and controlled motivation for physical activity. Conclusions Studies should be conducted to evaluate strategies to maximize recruitment and retention of subgroups that are less likely to initiate and be retained in weight loss maintenance trials.
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- C I Voils
- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Medicine Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Psychiatry Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Medicine Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Medicine Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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- Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center Durham NC USA; Department of Medicine Duke University Medical Center Durham NC USA
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Characteristics of European adults who dropped out from the Food4Me Internet-based personalised nutrition intervention. Public Health Nutr 2016; 20:53-63. [PMID: 27492149 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980016002020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To characterise participants who dropped out of the Food4Me Proof-of-Principle study. DESIGN The Food4Me study was an Internet-based, 6-month, four-arm, randomised controlled trial. The control group received generalised dietary and lifestyle recommendations, whereas participants randomised to three different levels of personalised nutrition (PN) received advice based on dietary, phenotypic and/or genotypic data, respectively (with either more or less frequent feedback). SETTING Seven recruitment sites: UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Poland and Greece. SUBJECTS Adults aged 18-79 years (n 1607). RESULTS A total of 337 (21 %) participants dropped out during the intervention. At baseline, dropouts had higher BMI (0·5 kg/m2; P<0·001). Attrition did not differ significantly between individuals receiving generalised dietary guidelines (Control) and those randomised to PN. Participants were more likely to drop out (OR; 95 % CI) if they received more frequent feedback (1·81; 1·36, 2·41; P<0·001), were female (1·38; 1·06, 1·78; P=0·015), less than 45 years old (2·57; 1·95, 3·39; P<0·001) and obese (2·25; 1·47, 3·43; P<0·001). Attrition was more likely in participants who reported an interest in losing weight (1·53; 1·19, 1·97; P<0·001) or skipping meals (1·75; 1·16, 2·65; P=0·008), and less likely if participants claimed to eat healthily frequently (0·62; 0·45, 0·86; P=0·003). CONCLUSIONS Attrition did not differ between participants receiving generalised or PN advice but more frequent feedback was related to attrition for those randomised to PN interventions. Better strategies are required to minimise dropouts among younger and obese individuals participating in PN interventions and more frequent feedback may be an unnecessary burden.
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