Interactive computer-based interventions for weight loss or weight maintenance in overweight or obese people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of obese or overweight individuals worldwide will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015. Chronic diseases associated with overweight or obesity include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and stroke.

Objectives

To assess the effects of interactive computer-based interventions for weight loss or weight maintenance in overweight or obese people.

Search methods

We searched several electronic databases, including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, LILACS and PsycINFO, through 25 May 2011. We also searched clinical trials registries to identify studies. We scanned reference lists of included studies and relevant systematic reviews.

Selection criteria

Studies were included if they were randomized con

SUBMITTER: Wieland LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3996838 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature