Cognitive and behavioural strategies for self-directed weight loss: systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies to examine the strategies people employ as part of self-directed weight loss attempts, map these to an existing behaviour change taxonomy and explore attitudes and beliefs surrounding these strategies.

Methods

Seven electronic databases were searched in December 2015 for qualitative studies in overweight and obese adults attempting to lose weight through behaviour change. We were interested in strategies used by participants in self-directed efforts to lose weight. Two reviewers extracted data from included studies. Thematic and narrative synthesis techniques were used.

Results

Thirty one studies, representing over 1,000 participants, were included. Quality of the included studies was mixed. The most commonly

SUBMITTER: Hartmann-Boyce J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5408390 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature