Research
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Telemedicine-based health coaching significantly increases daily physical activity (steps/day) compared to in-person coaching and no coaching.
Use a telemedicine coaching program that tracks your steps and sets weekly physical activity goals. This method helps you stay active by providing regular feedback and support without the hassle of traveling to appointments.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Steps/day were significantly higher in VC than IP at week 4 and VC was significantly higher than the CG at weeks 6, 8, 9, and 11 (p £ 0.05).
Why this rating
Same RCT limitations as N1.
Source
Telemedicine-Based Health Coaching Is Effective for Inducing Weight Loss and Improving Metabolic Markers
Kelly E. Johnson et al. · Telemedicine Journal and e-Health · 2018
DOI 10.1089/tmj.2018.0002
rct · n=30Cited 84×
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- Telemedicine-based health coaching delivered via videoconferencing induces significantly greater weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) compared to in-person coaching or no coaching in obese adults.Moderate
- Telemedicine-based health coaching improves insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) in obese, nondiabetic adults, whereas in-person coaching and no coaching do not show significant within-group improvements.Moderate
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