Research
Adherence
Adding supportive accountability components (introductory video call, drop-in webchat, goal setting, food diary review) to a core digital behavioral weight loss program is hypothesized to enhance weight loss and engagement by increasing participant adherence through trust and accountability.
To get the most out of a digital weight loss program, look for one that offers flexible, on-demand access to a coach (like chat or video) and structured goal-setting. These features help keep you accountable without being overwhelming, which is key to sticking with the program long enough to lose weight.
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The four selected components are hypothesised to work together to enhance outcomes and target supportive accountability [11]. They are hypothesised to improve weight loss beyond the core programme, an effect that could, in part, be mediated through enhanced engagement with the programme.
Why this rating
This is a study protocol; no results are reported, only hypotheses and design.
Source
Optimising a digitally delivered behavioural weight loss programme: study protocol for a factorial cluster randomised controlled trial
Gina Wren et al. · Trials · 2024
DOI 10.1186/s13063-024-08320-5
rct · n=1400Cited 2×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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