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Equivalent weight loss for weight management programs delivered by phone and clinic.


ABSTRACT: Face-to-face (FTF) weight management is costly and presents barriers for individuals seeking treatment; thus, alternate delivery systems are needed. The objective of this study was to compare weight management delivered by FTF clinic or group conference calls (phone).Randomized equivalency trial in 295 overweight/obese men/women (BMI = 35.1±4.9, Age = 43.8±10.2, Minority = 39.8%). Weight loss (0-6 months) was achieved by reducing energy intake between 1,200 and 1,500 kcal/day and progressing physical activity (PA) to 300 min/week. Weight maintenance (7-18 months) provided adequate energy to maintain weight and continued 300 min/week of PA. Behavioral weight management strategies were delivered weekly for 6 months and gradually reduced during 7-18 months. A cost analysis provided a comparison of expenses between groups.Weight change from baseline to 6 months was -13.4 ± 6.7% and -12.3 ± 7.0% for FTF clinic and phone, respectively. Weight change from 6-18 months was 6.4 ± 7.0% and 6.4 ± 5.2%, for FTF clinic and phone, respectively. The cost to FTF participants was $789.58 more per person.Phone delivery provided equivalent weight loss and maintenance and reduced program cost. Ubiquitous access to phones provides a vast reach for this approach.

SUBMITTER: Donnelly JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4442605 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Equivalent weight loss for weight management programs delivered by phone and clinic.

Donnelly Joseph E JE   Goetz Jeannine J   Gibson Cheryl C   Sullivan Debra K DK   Lee Robert R   Smith Bryan K BK   Lambourne Kate K   Mayo Matthew S MS   Hunt Suzanne S   Lee Jae Hoon JH   Honas Jeffrey J JJ   Washburn Richard A RA  

Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 20130525 10


<h4>Objective</h4>Face-to-face (FTF) weight management is costly and presents barriers for individuals seeking treatment; thus, alternate delivery systems are needed. The objective of this study was to compare weight management delivered by FTF clinic or group conference calls (phone).<h4>Design and methods</h4>Randomized equivalency trial in 295 overweight/obese men/women (BMI = 35.1±4.9, Age = 43.8±10.2, Minority = 39.8%). Weight loss (0-6 months) was achieved by reducing energy intake between  ...[more]

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