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Improving weight loss outcomes of community interventions by incorporating behavioral strategies.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20966375     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: We examined whether adding behavioral weight loss strategies could improve the outcomes of a community weight loss campaign.
METHODS: Shape Up RI is a 12-week, online, team-based program for health improvement in Rhode Island. In study 1, we randomly assigned participants to the standard Shape Up RI program or to the program plus video lessons on weight loss. In study 2, we randomly assigned participants to the standard program or to the program plus video lessons; daily self-monitoring of weight, eating, and exercise; and computer-generated feedback.
RESULTS: Adding video lessons alone (study 1) did not result in significantly improved weight loss (2.0 ±2.8 kg vs 1.4 ±2.9 kg; P = .15). However, when the video lessons were supplemented with self-monitoring and feedback (study 2), the average weight loss more than doubled (3.5 ±3.8 kg vs 1.4 ±2.7 kg; P < .01), and the proportion of individuals achieving a weight loss of 5% or more tripled (40.5% vs 13.2%; P < .01). Participants in study 2 submitted self-monitoring records on 78% of days, and adherence was significantly related to outcome.
CONCLUSIONS: Adding behavioral strategies to community campaigns may improve weight loss outcomes with minimal additional cost.
Authors:
Rena R Wing; Melissa M Crane; J Graham Thomas; Rajiv Kumar; Brad Weinberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial     Date:  2010-10-21
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of public health     Volume:  100     ISSN:  1541-0048     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Public Health     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-11     Completed Date:  2010-12-06     Revised Date:  2011-04-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1254074     Medline TA:  Am J Public Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2513-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA. rwing@lifespan.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Community Health Services / organization & administration*
Female
Health Behavior
Health Promotion / methods*
Humans
Internet
Male
Middle Aged
Program Evaluation
Rhode Island
Treatment Outcome
User-Computer Interface
Videotape Recording
Weight Loss*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R18 DK083248-02/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS

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