ArticleBMC geriatrics2021
Feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, rural weight management intervention in older adults with obesity.
Article in BMC geriatrics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03104205 (Mobile Health Obesity Wellness Intervention in Rural Older Adults), which is not on this map. Cited by 49 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Mobile Health Obesity Wellness Intervention in Rural Older Adults (MOWI): Home-Based Pilot
Who cites it
49 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of influences on engagement with remote health interventions targeting weight management for individuals living with excess weight.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Pooled it
- The effectiveness and usability of online, group-based interventions for people with severe obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Pooled it
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- The Effectiveness of Physical Activity-Promoting Web- and Mobile-Based Distance Weight Loss Interventions on Body Composition in Rehabilitation Settings: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-Regression Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of Integrating Wearable Activity Trackers With a Home-Based Multicomponent Exercise Intervention on Fall-Related Parameters and Physical Function in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Trial
- Feasibility, safety, and adherence of a remote physical and cognitive exercise protocol for older women.Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria · 2024Trial
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- The feasibility of a telephone-based weight loss intervention in rural Ohio: A pilot study.PloS one · 2023Trial
- Integration technology into health care: a scoping review of digital interventions for adult obesity management.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Heterogeneity in Treatment Outcomes After a Multicomponent Weight Loss Intervention in Older Adults with Obesity.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
- Digital and Technology-Based Nutrition Interventions, Including Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) for Older Adults in the U.S.-A Scoping Review.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Observational
- A Remotely Delivered Weight Management Service to Support Existing Obesity Services in the UK National Health Service: Preliminary Findings From an Early-Stage Service Evaluation.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- The Use of Technology by the Rural-Dwelling Caregivers of People Living With Dementia to Support Caregiving: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Technology-Assisted Physical Activity Interventions for Older People in Their Home-Based Environment: Scoping Review.JMIR aging · 2025Article
- Guideline-Based Digital Exercise Interventions for Reducing Body Weight and Fat and Promoting Physical Activity in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Interactive journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Evaluation of the Digital Support Tool Gro Health W8Buddy as Part of Tier 3 Weight Management Service: Observational Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Observational
- Access and utilisation of allied health services among community dwelling rural adults aged 50 years and older living with chronic conditions: a scoping review.Age and ageing · 2025Article
- Changes in senescence markers after a weight loss intervention in older adults with obesity.Archives of gerontology and geriatrics · 2025Article
- Community-Dwelling Filipino Older Adults' Experiences with Virtual Coach for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA): A Phenomenology.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundOlder adults with obesity residing in rural areas have reduced access to weight management programs. We determined the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary outcomes of an integrated technology-based health promotion intervention in rural-living, older adults using remote monitoring and synchronous video-based technology.
methodsA 6-month, non-randomized, non-blinded, single-arm study was conducted from October 2018 to May 2020 at a community-based aging center of adults aged ≥65 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m
resultsMean age was 72.9±3.9 years (82% female). Baseline anthropometric measures of weight, BMI, and waist circumference were 97.8±16.3 kg, 36.5±5.2 kg/m
conclusionsA technology-based obesity intervention is feasible and acceptable to older adults with obesity and may lead to weight loss and improved physical function. CLINICAL
trial registrationRegistered on Clinicaltrials.gov # NCT03104205 . Registered on April 7, 2017. First participant enrolled on October 1st, 2018.
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