The Use of Telehealth Technology in Assessing the Accuracy of Self-Reported Weight and the Impact of a Daily Immediate-Feedback Intervention among Obese Employees
Joint Authors
Martinson, Brian C.
Cosentino, Daniel L.
Boucher, Jackie L.
VanWormer, Jeffrey J.
Crain, A. Lauren
Pronk, Nicolaas P.
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To determine the accuracy of self-reported body weight prior to and following a weight loss intervention including daily self-weighing among obese employees.
Methods.
As part of a 6-month randomized controlled trial including a no-treatment control group, an intervention group received a series of coaching calls, daily self-weighing, and interactive telemonitoring.
The primary outcome variable was the absolute discrepancy between self-reported and measured body weight at baseline and at 6 months.
We used general linear mixed model regression to estimate changes and differences between study groups over time.
Results.
At baseline, study participants underreported their weight by an average of 2.06 (se=0.33) lbs.
The intervention group self-reported a smaller absolute body weight discrepancy at followup than the control group.
Conclusions.
The discrepancy between self-reported and measured body weight appears to be relatively small, may be improved through daily self-monitoring using immediate-feedback telehealth technology, and negligibly impacts change in body weight.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pronk, Nicolaas P.& Crain, A. Lauren& VanWormer, Jeffrey J.& Martinson, Brian C.& Boucher, Jackie L.& Cosentino, Daniel L.. 2011. The Use of Telehealth Technology in Assessing the Accuracy of Self-Reported Weight and the Impact of a Daily Immediate-Feedback Intervention among Obese Employees. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pronk, Nicolaas P.…[et al.]. The Use of Telehealth Technology in Assessing the Accuracy of Self-Reported Weight and the Impact of a Daily Immediate-Feedback Intervention among Obese Employees. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pronk, Nicolaas P.& Crain, A. Lauren& VanWormer, Jeffrey J.& Martinson, Brian C.& Boucher, Jackie L.& Cosentino, Daniel L.. The Use of Telehealth Technology in Assessing the Accuracy of Self-Reported Weight and the Impact of a Daily Immediate-Feedback Intervention among Obese Employees. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507295
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507295