ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Efficacy of Telehealth Versus In-Person Management Delivery in Adult Patients with Obesity.
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- Enhanced Weight Management Program for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
- Integration technology into health care: a scoping review of digital interventions for adult obesity management.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Effectiveness of FitterLife: A Community-Based Virtual Weight Management Programme for Overweight Adults.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The Impact of Technology-Enabled Medical Nutrition Therapy on Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: Retrospective Observational Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Observational
- Strategies to Optimize Recovery in Frail Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Through Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation.Journal of lipid and atherosclerosis · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe effectiveness of telehealth in managing obesity in Saudi patients is still under investigation. This study compared the effectiveness of telehealth and in-person obesity management programs for adults.
methodsThis clinical trial involved 62 adults, 29 receiving in-person intervention at the clinic and 33 receiving telehealth via videoconference calls. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical parameters, and dietary and lifestyle habits were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. Patients have been educated about goal-setting, healthy eating behaviors, personalized meal plans, and increasing physical activity levels.
resultsIt showed that 45% and 49% of the in-person and telehealth groups lost more than 5% of their initial body weight. Weight, % body fat, and waist circumference were significantly reduced in the in-person and telehealth groups (
conclusionsIn conclusion, applying a telehealth obesity management program can support patients struggling with obesity who may have limited access to traditional healthcare services, while ensuring that telehealth care replicates the quality of in-person care.
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