Self-management interventions for adults living with obesity to improve patient-relevant outcomes: An evidence map.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To conduct an evidence map on self-management interventions and patient-relevant outcomes for adults living with overweight/obesity.

Methods

Following Arksey and O'Malley methodology, we searched in five electronical databases including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on SMIs for overweight/obesity. We used the terms "self-management", "adult" and "obesity" for content. Two independent reviewers assessed eligible references; one reviewer extracted data, a second checked accuracy.

Results

We identified 497 RCTs (58% US, 20% Europe) including 99,741 (median 112, range 11-5145) adults living with overweight/obesity. Most research evaluated clinical outcomes (617, 55%) and behaviors adherence (255, 23%). Empowerment skills, quality of life and satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Sunol R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10109091 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature