Weight Loss Trajectories in Healthy Weight Coaching: Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As global obesity prevalence continues to increase, there is a need for accessible and affordable weight management interventions, such as web-based programs.

Objective

This paper aims to assess the outcomes of healthy weight coaching (HWC), a web-based obesity management program integrated into standard Finnish clinical care.

Methods

HWC is an ongoing, structured digital 12-month program based on acceptance and commitment therapy. It includes weekly training sessions focused on lifestyle, general health, and psychological factors. Participants received remote one-on-one support from a personal coach. In this real-life, single-arm, prospective cohort study, we examined the total weight loss, weight loss profiles, and variables associated with weight loss su

SUBMITTER: Kupila SKE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8943569 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature