Adherence
A 16-week behavioral weight loss program adapted for physical disabilities using the GRAIDs framework produces clinically significant weight loss (average 10.9%) and high retention (91.4%) in adults with physical disabilities.
If you have a physical disability, standard weight loss programs may not work for you due to accessibility barriers. However, behavioral programs can be adapted to your needs. Look for programs that offer online options, accessible equipment (like wheelchair scales), and coaches trained in disability inclusion. The SOS Everybody program showed that with these adaptations, you can achieve significant weight loss (around 10%) and stay in the program.
Average weight loss was 10.9% (9.9 ± 0.7 kg (t (31) = −13.3, p =< 0.0001)). ... Thirty-two out of 35 participants completed the program, representing a retention rate of 91.4%.
Why this rating
Pilot study with no control group and small sample size (n=35), limiting generalizability.
Source
Pilot evaluation of a behavioral weight loss program for adults with physical disabilities: State of Slim Everybody usability and feasibility
Julianne G. Clina et al. · Obesity Science & Practice · 2024
DOI 10.1002/osp4.750
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