Adherence
Both in-person and telephone-based weight loss counseling result in significant weight loss and reduced inflammation (CRP) in breast cancer survivors, with telephone counseling being a time-effective alternative to in-person counseling.
If you are a breast cancer survivor looking to lose weight, both in-person and telephone counseling programs can help you lose about 5-6% of your body weight over 6 months. Telephone counseling is just as effective as in-person visits, so choose the format that fits your schedule and energy levels best. The key is sticking to the counseling sessions, as those who attended all 11 sessions lost more weight.
Both in-person and telephone counseling were effective weight loss strategies, with favorable effects on C-reactive protein levels.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with a reasonable sample size (n=100) and clear statistical significance for primary outcomes.
Source
Randomized Trial Comparing Telephone Versus In-Person Weight Loss Counseling on Body Composition and Circulating Biomarkers in Women Treated for Breast Cancer: The Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition (LEAN) Study
Maura Harrigan et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2015
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