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Improving Childhood Obesity Treatment Using New Technologies: The ETIOBE System

Rosa M Baños1, Ausias Cebolla, Cristina Botella

  • 1Universidad de Valencia, Spain.

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health : CP & EMH
|May 12, 2011
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a growing concern. The ETIOBE e-health platform uses technology to support weight management and healthy habits in children, aiding long-term success.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Childhood obesity presents a significant public health challenge in Western societies.
  • Sedentary lifestyles and obesogenic environments contribute to rising obesity rates in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce ETIOBE, an e-health platform designed for the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity.
  • To enhance treatment adherence and self-control mechanisms for sustained weight loss and relapse prevention.

Main Methods:

  • ETIOBE integrates three applications: Clinician Support System (CSS), Home Support System (HSS), and Mobile Support System (MSS).
  • Utilizes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to support clinicians and patients.

Main Results:

  • The platform aims to improve the effectiveness of weight loss interventions for children.
  • ICT integration is expected to help achieve treatment goals and promote healthy lifestyle habits.

Conclusions:

  • e-health platforms like ETIOBE offer a promising approach to managing childhood obesity.
  • Leveraging technology can enhance clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes in pediatric weight management.

Keywords:
Obesitycognitive-behavioural treatment.e-healthe-therapypersuasive technology

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