The Efficacy of Telehealth Versus In-Person Management Delivery in Adult Patients with Obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of telehealth in managing obesity in Saudi patients is still under investigation. This study compared the effectiveness of telehealth and in-person obesity management programs for adults.

Methods

This clinical trial involved 62 adults, 29 receiving in-person intervention at the clinic and 33 receiving telehealth via videoconference calls. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical parameters, and dietary and lifestyle habits were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. Patients have been educated about goal-setting, healthy eating behaviors, personalized meal plans, and increasing physical activity levels.

Results

It showed that 45% and 49% of the in-person and telehealth groups lost more than 5% of their initial body weight. Weight, % body

SUBMITTER: Alolayan RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545763 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature