Adherence
Increasing the frequency of clinical visits in obesity management (specifically ≥11 visits/year) significantly increases the likelihood of achieving clinically meaningful weight loss (≥5% body weight).
If you are managing obesity, aim for at least 11 clinic visits per year. This frequency is associated with a much higher chance (over 60%) of losing at least 5% of your body weight compared to fewer visits. Consistent check-ins help maintain motivation and adjust your lifestyle plan effectively.
There was a statistically significant relationship between the annual weight loss rate and the number of visits... A cut off value of 11 was found to be significant for the number of visits with a 5% weight loss.
Why this rating
Retrospective observational study with a single cohort; lacks a control group and randomization.
Source
One-Year Weight Follow-Up Results in Patients Followed in Obesity Clinic and Evaluation of the Association Between Annual Weight Loss Rate and the Number of Visits
Fatma Çoşkun et al. · Ankara Medical Journal · 2020
DOI 10.5505/amj.2020.23590
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