Design and Methods of a Synchronous Online Motivational Interviewing Intervention for Weight Management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While Internet-based weight management programs can facilitate access to and engagement in evidence-based lifestyle weight loss programs, the results have generally not been as effective as in-person programs. Furthermore, motivational interviewing (MI) has shown promise as a technique for enhancing weight loss outcomes within face-to-face programs.

Objective

This paper describes the design, intervention development, and analysis of a therapist-delivered online MI intervention for weight loss in the context of an online weight loss program.

Methods

The MI intervention is delivered within the context of a randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of an 18-month, group-based, online behavioral weight control program plus individually administered, sy

SUBMITTER: Krukowski RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4858594 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature