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Key principles in internet-based weight management systems.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19814600     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To provide a review of weight management components as a means for developing suggested guidelines for online program development or selection. METHODS: Forty-two published studies associated with Internet programs were reviewed. RESULTS: Studies included online weight management components: tailored feedback, social support, self-monitoring, and interactive components. Five key principles associated with Internet-based weight management programming are presented: (1) recreate the human experience, (2) personalize to the individual, (3) create a dynamic experience, (4) provide a supportive environment, and (5) build upon sound theory. CONCLUSIONS: Key principles can guide in the development or selection of online weight management programs.
Authors:
Robert J Bensley; John J Brusk; Jason Rivas
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of health behavior     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1945-7359     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Health Behav     Publication Date:    2010 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-09     Completed Date:  2010-02-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9602338     Medline TA:  Am J Health Behav     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  206-13     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
eHealth Innovations Group, Department of HPER, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA. robert.bensley@wmich.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Body Weight*
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Health Behavior
Humans
Internet*
Knowledge of Results (Psychology)
Program Development / methods*
Psychological Theory
Self Assessment (Psychology)
Social Support

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