A Cluster-Randomized Study of Technology-Assisted Health Coaching for Weight Management in Primary Care.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We undertook a trial to test the efficacy of a technology-assisted health coaching intervention for weight management, called Goals for Eating and Moving (GEM), within primary care.

Methods

This cluster-randomized controlled trial enrolled 19 primary care teams with 63 clinicians; 9 teams were randomized to GEM and 10 to enhanced usual care (EUC). The GEM intervention included 1 in-person and up to 12 telephone-delivered coaching sessions. Coaches supported goal setting and engagement with weight management programs, facilitated by a software tool. Patients in the EUC arm received educational handouts. We enrolled patients who spoke English or Spanish, were aged 18 to 69 years, and either were overweight (body mass index 25-29 kg/m²) with a weight-related

SUBMITTER: Jay MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419716 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature