Trial reportObesity facts2018
Family Physician-Led Group Visits for Lifestyle Modification in Women with Weight Problems: A Pilot Intervention and Follow-Up Study.
Trial report in Obesity facts, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of group management on disease cognition and fear of disease progression, nutritional status, and quality of life in patients with head and neck tumors.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Evidence and consensus-based clinical practice guidelines for management of overweight and obesity in midlife women: An AIIMS-DST initiative.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Review
- Barriers to losing weight for women attending group visits in primary care: A qualitative exploration using in-depth interviews.The European journal of general practice · 2021Article
- Tipping the scales: Provider perspectives on a multi-disciplinary approach to obesity.Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2019Review
- Weight Management Programme for Overweight and Obese Adults in Ningbo, China: A Feasibility Pre- and Post-intervention Study.Frontiers in public health · 2019Article
- Effects of weight loss intervention on body composition and blood pressure among overweight and obese women: findings from the MyBFF@home study.BMC women's health · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveLifestyle modification requires extensive information sharing and counseling. However, one-on-one primary care consultations are lacking to cover all necessary components due to time constraints. This preliminary study aims to investigate the feasibility and effects of lifestyle-changing intervention by family physician-led group visits (GVs) on weight management in overweight and obese women.
methods60 volunteers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Baseline and 6th month assessments consisted of anthropometric measurements, SF-36 Health Survey, blood variables, exercise test, and resting metabolic rate. Weight maintenance was controlled at the 12th month.
resultsAlthough weight loss among participants varied, the mean body weights were significantly decreased by 8.2% in full-attenders (n = 30). A significant increase in HDL-cholesterol and decreases in heart rate and blood pressure were found. SF-36 summary scales were significantly improved. Weight change was moderately correlated with exercise duration, compliance to diet, and baseline mental component score. It was determined that 62.5% of the participants either lost or maintained body weight at the 12th month.
conclusionSignificant weight loss and quality of life improvement was achieved in this pilot study. GVs may be a promising alternative to primary care consultations for obesity management; however, the high dropout level and diverse outcomes need further assessment.
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