Observational studyObesity (Silver Spring, Md.)2021
Attrition Bias in an Observational Study of Very Low-Energy Diet: A Cohort Study.
Observational study in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Adherence to Behavioral Weight Management: A Scoping Review of Definitions, Measurement, and Components.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026Article
- Weight Loss Treatment and Longitudinal Weight Change Among Primary Care Patients With Obesity.JAMA network open · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveObesity treatment is plagued by attrition. Estimates of attrition bias are needed. Thus, in this study, percent change from baseline BMI at 1, 2, and 3 years following enrollment in a 2-year weight management program using a very low-energy diet was calculated. Program data were supplemented with information from medical records.
methodsAttrition was classified as occurring early (<6 months), late (6-21 months), at program completion (22-28 months), and after program completion (>28 months). Stepwise multivariable regression examined attrition and other covariates.
resultsA total of 881 subjects had ≥3 years of follow-up. BMI decreased by a mean (SD) of 11.8 (9.2), 8.6 (9.3), and 5.2 (10.0) kg/m
conclusionsReported outcomes of weight management programs must account for program attrition.
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