SynthesisInternational journal of obesity (2005)2025
A systematic review of influences on engagement with remote health interventions targeting weight management for individuals living with excess weight.
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- 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 Influence of Relationships Within Behavioral Weight Management Interventions: An Overview.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026Review
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- Determinants of Implementing the 2024 Weight Management Guidelines in Overweight Patients with Coronary Heart Disease in China: A CFIR-Based Qualitative Study of Patient and Caregiver.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundObesity rates are continually rising and remote weight management interventions appear to demonstrate feasible prospects. Previous reviews have investigated influential factors to engagement of such interventions in community settings; however, limited research has examined adults' engagement in remote weight management programmes.
aimTo systematically review the influences on the engagement of adults living with excess weight in synchronous (real time), remote health interventions for weight management.
methodsA systematic review of 12 databases was conducted from inception to October 2023. Studies were included if they delivered a synchronous, remote weight management intervention with participants that were ≥18 years old with a body mass index ≥27.5 kg/m
resultsFrom 36,359 studies screened, 39 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 57 themed influences were iteratively coded and mapped to the COM-B model: physical capability (n = 2); psychological capability (n = 10), reflective motivation (n = 17); automatic motivation (n = 10); physical opportunity (n = 7); and social opportunity (n = 11) with the assistance of the TDF to guide the coding. Barriers to engagement (n = 18) included concerns surrounding privacy, time burden to engage, embarrassment/anxiety surrounding self-disclosure, technical issues, access to technology, and access to the internet. Facilitators to engagement (n = 39) included digital competency, familiarity with technology, self-monitoring, tailored feedback, convenience, accountability, regular check-ins, support from a professional, social support, peer support, ease of use and simplicity.
conclusionThere are a number of things to consider in relation to capability, opportunity and motivation when designing remote weight management interventions. This review provides evidence to specific barriers and facilitators that if addressed could optimise future efforts.
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