Development and feasibility study of an app (Ladle) for weight loss and behaviour change.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight management interventions involving behaviour change often utilise face to face interventions which include evidence based behaviour change strategies yet are costly and time intensive. In contrast, digital interventions cost less and have a wider reach yet tend to lack an evidence base and are less effective.

Aims

The present study therefore aimed to develop an evidence based behaviour change low cost app for weight management and to provide a preliminary analysis of its effectiveness.

Methods

The Ladle app was developed through evidence review and feedback from health care professionals and patients and consists of a 12 week course focusing on six habits and weight loss facilitated through 36 audio psychological lessons and 12 lessons specifically o

SUBMITTER: Ogden J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6525583 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature