Telemedical Coaching Improves Long-Term Weight Loss in Overweight Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

IF 3.1 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2018-09-09 eCollection Date: 2018-01-01 DOI:10.1155/2018/7530602

Kerstin Kempf, Martin Röhling, Monika Stichert, Gabriele Fischer, Elke Boschem, Jürgen Könner, Stephan Martin

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Abstract

Background: Lifestyle interventions have shown to be effective when continuous personal support was provided. However, there is lack of knowledge whether a telemedical-approach with personal coaching contributes to long-term weight losses in overweight employees. We, therefore, tested the hypothesis that telemedical-based lifestyle interventions accompanied with telemedical coaching lead to larger weight losses in overweight persons in an occupational health care setting.

Methods: Overweight employees (n=180) with a body mass index (BMI) of >27 kg/m² were randomized into either a telemedical (TM) group (n=61), a telemedical coaching (TMC) group (n=58), or a control group (n=61). Both intervention groups were equipped with scales and pedometers automatically transferring the data into a personalized online portal, which could be monitored from participants and coaches. Participants of the TMC group received additionally one motivational care call per week by mental coaches to discuss the current data (current weight and steps) and achieving goals such as a healthy lifestyle or weight reduction. The control group remained in routine care. Clinical and anthropometric data were determined after the 12-week intervention. Additionally, weight change was followed up after 12 months.

Results: Participants of TMC (-3.1 ± 4.8 kg, p<0.0001) and TM group (-1.9 ± 4.0 kg; p=0.0012) significantly reduced weight and sustained it during the 1-year follow-up, while the control group showed no change. Compared to the control group only weight loss in the TMC group was significantly different (p<0.001) after 12 months. TMC and TM group also reduced BMI, waist circumference, and LDL cholesterol. Moreover, TMC group improved additionally systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and HbA1c.

Conclusions: Telemedical devices in combination with telemedical coaching lead to significant long-term weight reductions in overweight persons in an occupational health care setting. This study is registered with NCT01868763, ClinicalTrials.gov.

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远程医疗指导改善超重人群的长期减肥:一项随机对照试验。

背景:生活方式干预已被证明是有效的，当提供持续的个人支持。然而，对于远程医疗方法和私人教练是否有助于超重员工的长期减肥，目前还缺乏相关知识。因此，我们检验了基于远程医疗的生活方式干预与远程医疗指导在职业卫生保健环境中导致超重人员体重减轻的假设。方法:将体重指数(BMI) >27 kg/m2的超重员工(n=180)随机分为远程医疗(TM)组(n=61)、远程医疗指导(TMC)组(n=58)和对照组(n=61)。两个干预组都配备了秤和计步器，自动将数据传输到个性化的在线门户网站，参与者和教练可以对其进行监控。TMC组的参与者每周还会接到一个心理教练打来的激励关怀电话，讨论当前的数据(当前的体重和步数)，以及实现健康的生活方式或减肥等目标。对照组继续进行常规护理。在干预12周后确定临床和人体测量数据。此外，12个月后随访体重变化。结论:在职业卫生保健机构中，远程医疗设备与远程医疗指导相结合可显著降低超重人群的长期体重。本研究注册号为NCT01868763, ClinicalTrials.gov。

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

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6.90

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2.30%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： The overall aim of the International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications is to bring together science and applications of medical practice and medical care at a distance as well as their supporting technologies such as, computing, communications, and networking technologies with emphasis on telemedicine techniques and telemedicine applications. It is directed at practicing engineers, academic researchers, as well as doctors, nurses, etc. Telemedicine is an information technology that enables doctors to perform medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatments, as well as medical education, away from patients. For example, doctors can remotely examine patients via remote viewing monitors and sound devices, and/or sampling physiological data using telecommunication. Telemedicine technology is applied to areas of emergency healthcare, videoconsulting, telecardiology, telepathology, teledermatology, teleophthalmology, teleoncology, telepsychiatry, teledentistry, etc. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications will highlight the continued growth and new challenges in telemedicine, applications, and their supporting technologies, for both application development and basic research. Papers should emphasize original results or case studies relating to the theory and/or applications of telemedicine. Tutorial papers, especially those emphasizing multidisciplinary views of telemedicine, are also welcome. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications employs a paperless, electronic submission and evaluation system to promote a rapid turnaround in the peer-review process.