Pragmatic implementation of a fully automated online obesity treatment in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Behavioral obesity treatment implemented in primary care is efficacious but typically involves face-to-face or phone contact. This study evaluated enrollment, engagement, and 12-week weight loss in a fully automated online behavioral weight-loss intervention implemented pragmatically in a primary care network.

Methods

As part of routine primary care, providers and nurse care managers offered a no-cost online obesity treatment program to 1,721 patients. Of these, 721 consented and were eligible (aged 18-75 years with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² and internet access), and 464 started the program. The program included 12 weekly online lessons, a self-monitoring platform, and automated feedback.

Results

More than one-quarter of patients who were offered the program

SUBMITTER: Thomas JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9335894 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature