| Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 21185970 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Self-monitoring is the centerpiece of behavioral weight loss intervention programs. This article presents a systematic review of the literature on three components of self-monitoring in behavioral weight loss studies: diet, exercise, and self-weighing. This review included articles that were published between 1993 and 2009 that reported on the relationship between weight loss and these self-monitoring strategies. Of the 22 studies identified, 15 focused on dietary self-monitoring, one on self-monitoring exercise, and six on self-weighing. A wide array of methods was used to perform self-monitoring; the paper diary was used most often. Adherence to self-monitoring was reported most frequently as the number of diaries completed or the frequency of log-ins or reported weights. The use of technology, which included the Internet, personal digital assistants, and electronic digital scales were reported in five studies. Descriptive designs were used in the earlier studies whereas more recent reports involved prospective studies and randomized trials that examined the effect of self-monitoring on weight loss. A significant association between self-monitoring and weight loss was consistently found; however, the level of evidence was weak because of methodologic limitations. The most significant limitations of the reviewed studies were the homogenous samples and reliance on self-report. In all but two studies, the samples were predominantly white and women. This review highlights the need for studies in more diverse populations, for objective measures of adherence to self-monitoring, and for studies that establish the required dose of self-monitoring for successful outcomes. |
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Authors:
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Lora E Burke; Jing Wang; Mary Ann Sevick |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Dietetic Association Volume: 111 ISSN: 1878-3570 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Diet Assoc Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-27 Completed Date: 2011-01-14 Revised Date: 2012-02-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503061 Medline TA: J Am Diet Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 92-102 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 American Dietetic Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing and Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. lbu100@pitt.edu |
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Behavior Therapy Combined Modality Therapy Computers, Handheld Diet, Reducing / psychology Exercise / psychology Humans Internet Obesity / psychology*, therapy* Patient Compliance / psychology* Self Care / psychology* Weight Loss* |
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K24 NR010742-01/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K24 NR010742-02/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K24 NR010742-03/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K24-NR010742/NR/NINR NIH HHS |
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