Adherence
Telemedical coaching combined with automated monitoring significantly improves long-term weight loss and cardiometabolic health in overweight individuals compared to monitoring alone or routine care.
To lose weight sustainably, combine self-monitoring with human support. Use a smart scale and pedometer that automatically upload your data to a portal. Crucially, engage with a coach weekly via phone to discuss your data, set goals, and stay motivated. This combination of technology and personal accountability is more effective than tracking alone.
Telemedical devices in combination with telemedical coaching lead to significant long-term weight reductions in overweight persons in an occupational health care setting.
Why this rating
Randomized Controlled Trial with a reasonable sample size (n=180) and 12-month follow-up, though limited to a specific occupational cohort.
Source
Telemedical Coaching Improves Long-Term Weight Loss in Overweight Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kerstin Kempf et al. · International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications · 2018
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