Telecoaching plus a portion control plate for weight care management: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death and disability and is associated with a lower health-related quality of life. We evaluated the impact of telecoaching conducted by a counselor trained in motivational interviewing paired with a portion control plate for obese patients in a primary care setting.

Methods

We conducted a randomized, clinical trial among patients in a primary care practice in the midwestern United States. Patients were randomized to either usual care or an intervention including telecoaching with a portion control plate. The intervention was provided during a 3-month period with follow-up of all patients through 6 months after randomization. The primary outcomes were weight, body mass index (BMI),waist circumference, and waist to hip rati

SUBMITTER: Huber JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4518583 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature