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A Comparison of Video Conferencing and In-person Health Coaching Approaches in Combination With mHealth Devices on Weight Loss, Physical Activity, and Glycemic Control
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Video Conferencing Group and In Person Group for Obesity and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine how 12 weeks of health coaching with individualized feedback and education in combination with mobile health devices (a digital wireless body weight scale and wireless activity tracker) influences body weight, waist circumference, physical activity levels, and select blood-borne markers of health (fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and insulin). The individualized health coaching, education, and feedback was delivered by either video conferencing or direct, in-person consultation. All education materials including (i.e. video modules, exercise manuals, nutrition manuals) were designed and compiled by a team of health professionals from (inHealth Medical Services, Inc.). These materials focused on incorporating behavioral principles of self-monitoring, exercise, nutrition, goal setting, and behavior modification. Each participant was randomly assigned into one of two intervention groups (a video conferencing or in-person group) or a control group.