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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

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A one-way text messaging intervention for obesity.

Ahleum Ahn¹, Jaekyung Choi²

¹Department of Family Medicine, Research Institute of Medical Science, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

|July 15, 2015

Summary

Mobile phone text messages effectively helped manage obesity by lowering body mass index (BMI). This simple intervention offers a promising approach for lifestyle modification in individuals with obesity.

Keywords:

One-way text messaging lifestyle modification obesity

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Informatics
Behavioral Medicine

Background:

Global rise in obesity rates presents a significant public health challenge.
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality.
Mobile phone technology offers a ubiquitous platform for health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effectiveness of a one-way text messaging intervention for obesity management.
To assess the impact of text messages on body mass index and waist circumference.

Main Methods:

A 12-week study involving participants receiving text messages on exercise and diet.
Control group did not receive study-related text messages.
Measurements included body mass index and waist circumference at baseline and 12 weeks.

Main Results:

The text message group showed a significantly lower body mass index (BMI) compared to the control group after 12 weeks (p=0.02).
No significant difference in waist circumference was observed between the groups.
Completion rates were 25/80 in the text group and 29/80 in the control group.

Conclusions:

One-way text messaging is a simple and effective tool for obesity management.
This intervention shows potential for facilitating lifestyle modifications in obese individuals.