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James E Rohrer1, James M Naessens1, Juliette Liesinger1
1Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, United States.
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
|December 19, 2013
Summary
Individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) experienced greater weight loss in a telephone coaching program. Targeting morbidly obese employees may maximize weight reduction in such interventions.
Area of Science:
- Health Coaching
- Weight Management Interventions
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Employer-provided health programs aim to improve employee well-being.
- Weight loss interventions are crucial for managing obesity-related health risks.
- Understanding predictors of success in weight loss programs is essential for optimizing outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between baseline indicators of risk (BMI and overall medical risk) and weight change.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a telephone-based coaching program for weight loss.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study design.
- Analysis of adult employees and dependents in a voluntary weight loss program.
- Multiple linear regression analysis incorporating demographic and health risk variables.
Main Results:
- Higher baseline body mass index (BMI) was significantly associated with greater weight loss (p = 0.001).
- Total health risk at baseline did not show a significant relationship with weight loss (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Telephone coaching programs can be effective for weight loss, particularly for individuals with higher BMIs.
- Targeting morbidly obese employees may enhance the success of such weight loss initiatives.
- Further research could explore specific coaching strategies for different risk profiles.
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