Comparison of weight loss data collected by research technicians versus electronic medical records: the PROPEL trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Pragmatic trials are increasingly used to study the implementation of weight loss interventions in real-world settings. This study compared researcher-measured body weights versus electronic medical record (EMR)-derived body weights from a pragmatic trial conducted in an underserved patient population.

Subjects/methods

The PROPEL trial randomly allocated 18 clinics to usual care (UC) or to an intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) designed to promote weight loss. Weight was measured by trained technicians at baseline and at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. A total of 11 clinics (6 UC/5 ILI) with 577 enrolled patients also provided EMR data (n = 561), which included available body weights over the period of the trial.

Results

The total number of assessme

SUBMITTER: Katzmarzyk PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9329211 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature