Research

Adherence

Clinician time savings and cost-effectiveness relative to commercial programs are key drivers for the successful implementation of online obesity treatments.

Emphasize to patients and providers that online programs are often free and do not require purchasing expensive specialty foods, making them more sustainable than commercial alternatives.

GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Enhanced NCMs specifically noted that the program tended to reduce costs, especially relative to other for-profit programs patients typically opt to pursue... One NCM reported that RxWL helped save her time, as she would otherwise be delivering in-person weight management sessions.
Hallie Espel‐Huynh et al. · Translational Behavioral Medicine · 2021

Why this rating

Qualitative evidence from stakeholders comparing the program to alternatives.

Source

Contextual influences on implementation of online behavioral obesity treatment in primary care: formative evaluation guided by the consolidated framework for implementation research

Hallie Espel‐Huynh et al. · Translational Behavioral Medicine · 2021

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