ArticleThe journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences2021
A Weight Loss Intervention Augmented by a Wearable Device in Rural Older Adults With Obesity: A Feasibility Study.
Article in The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05456386 (BioRhythm Health Coaching and Sleep Monitoring Program for Weight Loss), which is not on this map. Cited by 28 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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BioRhythm Health Coaching and Sleep Monitoring Program for Weight Loss
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interactive interfaces and wearable technologies for enhancing health management among older adults: a systematic review.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of Activity Tracker Usage in Combination with a Physical Activity Intervention on Physical and Cognitive Parameters in Healthy Adults Aged 60+: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Technologies, and Virtual Reality in Precision Nutrition and Obesity Management: A Critical Narrative Review.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Individualized exercise intervention for the overweight and obese population using WeChat and wearable devices: a non-randomized trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Heterogeneity in Treatment Outcomes After a Multicomponent Weight Loss Intervention in Older Adults with Obesity.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
- Relationship of Handgrip Strength and Asymmetry with Walking Ability in Older Adults with Excess Adiposity.Advanced biology · 2024Article
- Exercise referral schemes increase Patients' cardiorespiratory Endurance: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis.Preventive medicine reports · 2024Review
- A Survey of Practice and Factors Affecting Physiotherapist-Led Health Promotion for People at Risk or with Cardiovascular Disease in Cameroon.Clinics and practice · 2024Article
- Identifying barriers and facilitators for using a smartwatch to monitor health among older adults.Educational gerontology · 2024Article
- Feasibility of High-Frequency Monitoring of the Home Environment and Health in Older Adults: Proof of Concept.Journal of aging and environment · 2024Article
- Protein Supplementation May Dampen Positive Effects of Exercise on Glucose Homeostasis: A Pilot Weight Loss Intervention.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Physiotherapy-Led Health Promotion Strategies for People with or at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- How Could Sensor-Based Measurement of Physical Activity Be Used in Cardiovascular Healthcare?Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Usability of a new digital walking program for older adults: a pilot study.BMC geriatrics · 2023Article
- Digital Technologies for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older People: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Adapting natural language processing and sentiment analysis methods for an intervention in older adults: Positive perceptions of health and technology.Gerontechnology : international journal on the fundamental aspects of technology to serve the ageing society · 2023Article
- Interventions addressing functional abilities of older people in rural and remote areas: a scoping review of available evidence based on WHO functional ability domains.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Physical activity promotion in rural health care settings: A rapid realist review.Preventive medicine reports · 2022Review
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- Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Care Program for People Living with Obesity: A Real-World Experience in a Public Hospital in Mexico.Obesity facts · 2022Observational
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Abstract
backgroundOlder persons with obesity aged 65+ residing in rural areas have reduced access to weight management programs due to geographic isolation. The ability to integrate technology into health promotion interventions shows a potential to reach this underserved population.
methodsA 12-week pilot in 28 older rural adults with obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m2) was conducted at a community aging center. The intervention consisted of individualized, weekly dietitian visits focusing on behavior therapy and caloric restriction with twice weekly physical therapist-led group strengthening training classes in a community-based aging center. All participants were provided a Fitbit Flex 2. An aerobic activity prescription outside the strength training classes was provided.
resultsMean age was 72.9 ± 5.3 years (82% female). Baseline BMI was 37.1 kg/m2, and waist circumference was 120.0 ± 33.0 cm. Mean weight loss (pre/post) was 4.6 ± 3.2 kg (4.9 ± 3.4%; p < .001). Of the 40 eligible participants, 33 (75%) enrolled, and the completion rate was high (84.8%). Objective measures of physical function improved at follow-up: 6-minute walk test improved: 35.7 ± 41.2 m (p < .001); gait speed improved: 0.10 ± 0.24 m/s (p = .04); and five-times sit-to-stand improved by 2.1 seconds (p < .001). Subjective measures of late-life function improved (5.2 ± 7.1 points, p = .003), as did Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information Systems mental and physical health scores (5.0 ± 5.7 and 4.4 ± 5.0, both p < .001). Participants wore their Fitbit 93.9% of all intervention days, and were overall satisfied with the trial (4.5/5.0, 1-5 low-high) and with Fitbit (4.0/5.0).
conclusionsA multicomponent obesity intervention incorporating a wearable device is feasible and acceptable to older adults with obesity, and potentially holds promise in enhancing health.
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