Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Intervention to Improve Adherence to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Habits in Overweight or Obese Young Adults

Autor: R. García-Rodríguez, A. Vázquez-Rodríguez, S. Bellahmar-Lkadiri, A. Salmonte-Rodríguez, A. R. Siverio-Díaz, P. De Paz-Pérez, A. M. González-Pérez, P. R. Brito-Brito
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Nutrients, Vol 16, Iss 14, p 2217 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 16142217
2072-6643
DOI: 10.3390/nu16142217
Popis: Excess weight and obesity have high prevalence rates globally and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth emerged as an effective tool for promoting healthy behaviours in the management of chronic conditions. This study employed a three-month quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention measurements, assessing the progress of 82 adults assigned either to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). A total of 66 participants completed the study, with 33 in each group. The IG had access to a telehealth-based platform providing educational content on healthy lifestyle habits and were followed up both in-person and remotely. The CG were monitored as usual, i.e., at their primary care nurses’ discretion. The IG exhibited a statistically significant reduction in weight, BMI, and abdominal circumference, along with improved adherence to a heart-healthy diet, specifically the Mediterranean diet, and higher levels of physical activity. The nurse-led intervention (Care4US+), utilising telehealth from primary care, has proven effective in enhancing healthy behaviours and reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
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