ReviewInternational journal of behavioral medicine2021
Motivational Interviewing for Weight Management Among Women: a Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of RCTs.
Review in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05769907 (Motivational to Weight Loss Version 1), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Motivational to Weight Loss Version 1 (MWL v.1): Protocol for a Feasibility Single-arm, Open-label Clinical Trial of a Motivational Interviewing, Stages and Processes of Change-based Intervention for Weight Loss in Adults
Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does Motivational Interviewing Improve the Weight Management Process in Adolescents? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Lifestyle modifications for nonalcohol-related fatty liver disease: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Integrating Obesity Care into Chronic Disease Management in Catalonia: Progress and Challenges in Health System Approaches.Current obesity reports · 2025Review
- Motivational interviewing for weight management among college students during COVID-19: An exploratory randomized controlled trial.Obesity pillars · 2024Article
- Motivational interviewing-an evidence-based, collaborative, goal-oriented communication approach in lifestyle medicine: A comprehensive review of the literature.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2023Review
- Behavioral and Psychological Factors Affecting Weight Loss Success.Current obesity reports · 2023Review
- Promoting healthy eating in early pregnancy in individuals at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: does it improve glucose homeostasis? A study protocol for a randomized control trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Mobile health plus community health worker support for weight management among public housing residents (Path to Health): A randomized controlled trial protocol.Contemporary clinical trials · 2022Article
- Impact of a brief training on motivational interviewing and the 5A's approach on weight-related counseling practices of pediatricians.Obesity science & practice · 2022Article
- Resource mobilization combined with motivational interviewing to promote healthy behaviors and healthy weight in low-income families: An intervention feasibility study.SAGE open medicine · 2022Article
- Impact of motivational interviewing as a follow-up to an exercise intervention among women with or at risk for metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.SAGE open medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundMotivational interviewing (MI) is a communication skill set used by clinicians to help facilitate adherence to numerous health behaviors. Currently, MI's evidence supports its use among adults in various realms; however, clarity is needed regarding weight management among females. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to synthesize the literature examining the use of MI and its impact on anthropometric measures among adult females.
methodThe authors conducted a modified Cochrane method of systematic search and review in several relevant databases to explore and report evidence and gaps in the literature for MI in weight management among females in addition to meta-analyses for weight and BMI. Criteria for retention included randomized controlled trials with open inclusion of studies with varied settings, methods, interventionists, target behaviors, and outcomes.
resultsOf the 3289 references initially identified, 10 intervention arms met the criteria across review tiers. Seven of 10 intervention groups reported significant anthropometric changes compared with a control group, as well as significant changes in non-anthropometric outcomes related to weight management. Using a random-effects model, the effect size of MI on reduction in body weight (kg) was 0.19 (95% CI - 0.13, 0.26; p < 0.01), and the effect size of MI on reduction in BMI was 0.35 (95% CI 0.12, 0.58; p < 0.01).
conclusionsResults suggest that MI interventions are useful for weight management among females. Future studies would enhance the current base of literature by utilizing advanced anthropometric outcomes, including sex-specific results, and including more diverse and larger sample sizes.
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