A randomized controlled trial on the long-term effects of a 1-month behavioral weight control program assisted by computer tailored advice.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
To examine the long-term effects of a new behavioral weight control program (Kenkou-tatsujin, KT program). The program consisted of twice-interactive letter communications including computer-tailored personal advice on treatment needs and behavioral modification.

DESIGN:
A randomized controlled trial comparing Group

KM:
KT program with 6-month weight and targeted behavior's self-monitoring, Group

K:
KT program only, Group

BM:
an untailored self-help booklet with 7-month self-monitoring of weight and walking, and Group

B:
the self-help booklet only.

PARTICIPANTS:
Two hundreds and five overweight Japanese females were recruited via a local newspaper.

MEASUREMENTS:
Weight loss (body weight, BMI, reduction quotient, etc.) and behavioral changes (daily eating, exercise and sleeping habits).

FINDINGS:
A significant weight loss was observed in all groups. At 1 month, Groups KM and K were superior, but at 7 months, the mean weight loss was significantly more in Group KM than the other 3 groups. At 7 months, 8 dietary habits and 4 physical activities were improved in all subjects. Habitual improvement was related to the weight loss in Groups KM and K at 1 month.

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Author information

Author/s: Adachi, Yoshiko (Y); Sato, Chifumi (C); Yamatsu, Koji (K); Ito, Sakurako (S); Adachi, Kyo (K); Yamagami, Toshiko (T);

Affiliation: Institute of Behavioral Health, 3-29-11 Ishizaka, Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka 818-0118, Japan. a_ibh(-atsign-)ybb.ne.jp

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Behaviour research and therapy (Behav Res Ther), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Mar; vol 45 (issue 3) : pp 459-70

Dates: Created 2007/01/29; Completed 2008/01/08;

PMID: 16713991, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Analysis of Variance
Behavior Therapy - instrumentation; methods
Body Mass Index
Diet Records
Eating - psychology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Food Habits - psychology

Food Habits - psychology
Humans
Middle Aged
Obesity - drug therapy; psychology
Self Assessment (Psychology)
Statistics, Nonparametric
Therapy, Computer-Assisted - methods
Treatment Outcome
Weight Loss

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