An Acceptance-Based Guided Self-Help Program for Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults Who Have Previously Completed a Behavioral Weight Loss Program: The SWiM Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most weight lost during weight-loss programmes is eventually regained. Interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) demonstrate good evidence for long-term weight loss, but are often costly and difficult to scale up. Guided self-help programmes delivered using technology and non-specialist coaches could increase scalability, but it is unclear whether delivering ACT-based interventions in this way is feasible and acceptable.

Methods

In this feasibility study, 61 people who recently completed a behavioral weight management intervention (BWMI) for weight management were randomly allocated to SWiM ("Supporting Weight Management": 4-month digital guided self-help ACT-based intervention for weight loss maintenance) or a standard care group (leaflet abo

SUBMITTER: Jones RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11929140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature