Implementing an evidence-based behavioral weight-loss program in community mental health centers: A randomized pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). A prior randomized controlled trial demonstrated the efficacy of a lifestyle style intervention tailored to this population; however, such interventions need to be adapted and tested for real-world settings.

Aims

This study evaluated implementation interventions to support community mental health program staff to deliver an evidence-based lifestyle intervention to clients with obesity and SMI.

Materials & methods

In this cluster-randomized pilot trial, the standard arm combined multimodal training with organizational strategy meetings and the enhanced arm included all standard strategies plus performance coaching. Staff-coaches delivered a 6-month group-base

SUBMITTER: Gudzune KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11099709 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature