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[Outcome of a one-year behavior therapy weight loss program]
Ildikó Papp1, Edit Czeglédi2, Ágnes Udvardy-Mészáros3
1Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Klinikai Pszichológia Tanszék Budapest Tömő u. 25-29. 1083 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Magatartástudományi Intézet Budapest Országos Egészségfejlesztési Intézet Budapest.
Orvosi Hetilap
|July 27, 2014
Summary
Standard behavior therapy with self-help significantly improved weight loss and eating habits in obesity patients. Most participants maintained weight loss one year later, suggesting a cost-effective obesity treatment.
Area of Science:
- Obesity research
- Behavioral science
- Public health
Context:
- Obesity treatment presents significant challenges.
- Behavioral therapy is a key component in obesity management.
- Integrating self-help strategies can enhance traditional programs.
Purpose:
- To evaluate a standard behavior therapy weight loss program combined with self-help.
- To assess one-year follow-up results of the intervention.
Summary:
- A 24-week program with 41 participants showed 87.8% achieved ≥5% weight loss.
- Significant improvements in eating patterns and exercise were observed.
- At one-year follow-up, 75.8% maintained the weight loss, with sustained eating pattern changes.
Impact:
- The combined therapy offers a potentially cost-effective approach to obesity treatment.
- Demonstrates the long-term efficacy of behavior therapy augmented with self-help.
- Highlights the importance of cognitive restraint in weight management.
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