Feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, rural weight management intervention in older adults with obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with obesity residing in rural areas have reduced access to weight management programs. We determined the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary outcomes of an integrated technology-based health promotion intervention in rural-living, older adults using remote monitoring and synchronous video-based technology.

Methods

A 6-month, non-randomized, non-blinded, single-arm study was conducted from October 2018 to May 2020 at a community-based aging center of adults aged ≥65 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m². Weekly dietitian visits focusing on behavior therapy and caloric restriction and twice-weekly physical therapist-led group strength, flexibility and balance training classes were delivered using video-conferencing to participa

SUBMITTER: Batsis JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7801868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature