A randomized controlled trial on the long-term effects of a 1-month behavioral weight control program assisted by computer tailored advice
| Autor: | Koji Yamatsu, Yoshiko Adachi, Chifumi Sato, Sakurako Ito, Kyo Adachi, Toshiko Yamagami |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Self-Assessment Experimental and Cognitive Psychology Overweight Body weight Statistics Nonparametric law.invention Body Mass Index Eating Randomized controlled trial Weight loss law Behavior Therapy Weight Loss medicine Humans Obesity Analysis of Variance Follow up studies Weight control Feeding Behavior Middle Aged Diet Records Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Treatment Outcome Therapy Computer-Assisted Physical therapy Female Analysis of variance medicine.symptom Psychology Body mass index Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | Behaviour research and therapy. 45(3) |
| ISSN: | 0005-7967 |
| Popis: | Objectives: To examine the long-term effects of a new behavioral weight control program (Kenkou-tatsujin®, KT program). The program consisted of twice-interactive letter communications including computer-tailored personal advice on treatment needs and behavioral modification. Design: A randomized controlled trial comparing Group KM: KT program with 6-month weight and targeted behavior's self-monitoring, Group K: KT program only, Group BM: an untailored self-help booklet with 7-month self-monitoring of weight and walking, and Group B: the self-help booklet only. Participants: Two hundreds and five overweight Japanese females were recruited via a local newspaper. Measurements: Weight loss (body weight, BMI, reduction quotient, etc.) and behavioral changes (daily eating, exercise and sleeping habits). Findings: A significant weight loss was observed in all groups. At 1 month, Groups KM and K were superior, but at 7 months, the mean weight loss was significantly more in Group KM than the other 3 groups. At 7 months, 8 dietary habits and 4 physical activities were improved in all subjects. Habitual improvement was related to the weight loss in Groups KM and K at 1 month. |
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