Systematic review and meta-analysis of internet-delivered interventions providing personalized feedback for weight loss in overweight and obese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity levels continue to rise annually. Face-to-face weight loss consultations have previously identified mixed effectiveness and face high demand with limited resources. Therefore, alternative interventions, such as internet-delivered interventions, warrant further investigation. The aim was to assess whether internet-delivered weight loss interventions providing personalized feedback were more effective for weight loss in overweight and obese adults in comparison with control groups receiving no personalized feedback.

Method

Nine databases were searched, and 12 studies were identified that met all inclusion criteria.

Results

Meta-analysis, identified participants receiving personalized feedback via internet-delivered interventions, had 2.13 kg mean diff

SUBMITTER: Sherrington A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4999041 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature