ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2021
Can you see me? Participant experience of accessing a weight management programme via group videoconference to overcome barriers to engagement.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- A non-randomized comparison of engagement and outcomes for in-person versus virtual delivery of the Partner2Lose weight management trial.Obesity science & practice · 2024Article
- Expert Opinion on the Utility of Telemedicine in Obesity Care: Recommendations on a Hybrid Multidisciplinary Integrated Care Follow-Up Algorithm.Current obesity reports · 2024Review
- A Qualitative Exploration of Patient and Staff Experiences of the Receipt and Delivery of Specialist Weight Management Services in the UK.The patient · 2023Article
- Delivery of telehealth nutrition and physical activity interventions to adults living in rural areas: a scoping review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023Article
- Comparative study of a novel portable indirect calorimeter to a reference breath-by-breath instrument and its use in telemedicine settings.Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2021Article
- Public perspectives on health improvement within a remote-rural island community.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2021Article
- Can you see me? Participant experience of accessing a weight management programme via group videoconference to overcome barriers to engagement.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2021Article
- A Review of Telemedicine Interventions for Weight Loss.Current cardiovascular risk reports · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundEngagement with conventional weight management group programmes is low.
objectiveTo understand participant experience of accessing an adapted programme via videoconference.
participantsAdults with obesity (BMI ≥ 35kg/m STUDY
designA Registered Dietitian delivered a behavioural programme using Skype for Business in 10 sessions over 6 months. Participants joined the groups from any Internet-connected device with a webcam. Participant perspectives were audiorecorded in one-to-one, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed using self-determination theory as a theoretical framework.
resultsTen themes were identified, three relating to service engagement and seven relating to behaviour change facilitation. Key themes in engagement included 'reduced burden', described as saving time and travel and 'reduced threat' as participants perceived joining a group from home as less daunting compared to attending in-person. Despite reporting some initial technical difficulties with establishing video and audio connection, participants described beneficial peer support although not physically with other group members.
conclusionAccessing a group weight management programme via videoconference may be the preferred option for some participants, overcoming some of the barriers to access to standard in-person programmes, particularly in rural areas. Participants are able to experience peer support via videoconference. During the COVID-19 pandemic, weight management programmes could utilize videoconference groups to continue to provide support.
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