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Portion-control intervention for people with serious mental illness: A feasibility study
Heeyoung Lee1, Irene Kane1, Susan Sereika1
1Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|March 25, 2020
Summary
Portion control interventions are feasible for individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI). This strategy effectively reduced waist circumference, demonstrating its potential for weight management in this population.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Portion control is a recognized weight-loss strategy.
- Individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) often face challenges with weight management.
- Interventions tailored for SMI populations are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a portion-control intervention (PCI) for individuals with SMI.
- To evaluate the acceptability and impact of PCI on weight-related metrics.
Main Methods:
- A randomized experimental design was employed.
- The intervention group received weekly telephone-delivered behavioral counseling for 12 weeks.
- A control group received monthly healthy eating newsletters.
Main Results:
- The portion-control intervention (PCI) demonstrated high acceptability among participants.
- Significant reductions in waist circumference were observed in the PCI group.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics from baseline and 12-week assessments.
Conclusions:
- Simple, structured portion size guidelines, as utilized in the PCI, can be beneficial for individuals with SMI.
- This intervention shows promise for supporting weight management in this population.
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