Automated Messaging Delivered Alongside Behavioral Treatment for Weight Loss: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health interventions for weight loss frequently use automated messaging. However, this intervention modality appears to have limited weight loss efficacy. Furthermore, data on users' subjective experiences while receiving automated messaging-based interventions for weight loss are scarce, especially for more advanced messaging systems providing users with individually tailored, data-informed feedback.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to characterize the experiences of individuals with overweight or obesity who received automated messages for 6-12 months as part of a behavioral weight loss trial.

Methods

Participants (n=40) provided Likert-scale ratings of messaging acceptability and completed a structured qualitative interview (n=39) focused o

SUBMITTER: Berry M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10660236 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature