Faculty Publications – College of Science and Health
Title
Technology-based interventions for weight management: current randomized controlled trial evidence and future directions
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2017
Abstract
Obesity is a prevalent health care issue associated with disability, premature morality, and high costs. Behavioral weight management interventions lead to clinically significant weight losses in overweight and obese individuals; however, many individuals are not able to participate in these face-to-face treatments due to limited access, cost, and/or time constraints. Technological advances such as widespread access to the Internet, increased use of smartphones, and newer behavioral self-monitoring tools have resulted in the development of a variety of eHealth weight management programs. In the present paper, a summary of the most current literature is provided along with potential solutions to methodological challenges (e.g., high attrition, minimal participant racial/ethnic diversity, heterogeneity of technology delivery modes). Dissemination and policy implications will be highlighted as future directions for the field of eHealth weight management.
Recommended Citation
Kozak, A.T., Buscemi, J., Hawkins, M.A.W. et al. J Behav Med (2017) 40: 99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9805-z