Research
Adherence
Remote behavioral weight loss interventions deliver clinically comparable weight loss to in-person interventions at a significantly lower cost per kilogram lost.
If you are looking for a weight loss program, remote support via phone and web tools can be just as effective as meeting in person, but it costs less. The key is sticking to the weekly check-ins and dietary goals, regardless of whether you see a coach face-to-face or over the phone.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A primary care weight loss intervention administered remotely was relatively more cost-effective than an in-person intervention.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with 415 participants and 24-month duration, though focused on cost rather than pure efficacy.
Source
Cost of behavioral weight loss programs implemented in clinical practice: The POWER trial at Johns Hopkins
Gail L. Daumit et al. · Translational Behavioral Medicine · 2019
rct · n=415Cited 11×
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