Perspectives of People Who Are Overweight and Obese on Using Wearable Technology for Weight Management: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a large contributor to preventable chronic diseases and health care costs. The efficacy of wearable devices for weight management has been researched; however, there is limited knowledge on how these devices are perceived by users.

Objective

This study aimed to review user perspectives on wearable technology for weight management in people who are overweight and obese.

Methods

We searched the online databases Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane library for literature published from 2008 onward. We included all types of studies using a wearable device for delivering weight-loss interventions in adults who are overweight or obese, and qualitative data were collected about participants' perspectives on the device. We performed a quality assessm

SUBMITTER: Hu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996738 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature