ArticleBMJ public health2025
Patients' use of mHealth in their obesity treatment: a Swedish descriptive observational study.
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Introduction: Successful obesity treatment involves frequent follow-up contacts, but the use of mHealth contacts has not been evaluated. We aimed to investigate patients' use of an mHealth chat in their obesity treatment. Methods: In this descriptive observational study, we included 492 patients, 16 years or older, from a specialist obesity treatment clinic in Sweden. We assessed chat usage during their first 6 months of treatment, and compared subgroups, considering factors such as age, sex, body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic status, prescribed weight management medications and digital welcome letter. Results: Participants had a mean BMI of 42.5 kg/m Conclusion: Integrating mHealth solutions, including chat function, into obesity treatment programmes can be a way to maintain patient contact, also for patients with low socioeconomic status. Healthcare provider-initiated digital interactions may encourage greater patient engagement.
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