Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...

Behavior Modification

Behavior Modification

Behavioral approaches have often been criticized for ignoring mental processes and focusing solely on observable behavior. However, these approaches provide an optimistic perspective for individuals seeking to change their behaviors. Rather than concentrating on intrinsic personality traits, behavioral approaches suggest that even longstanding habits can be modified by changing the reward contingencies that maintain them.
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...

Self-Help Support Groups

Self-Help Support Groups

Self-help support groups are voluntary, community-based organizations that provide a platform for individuals with shared concerns to exchange support, insights, and practical strategies for coping with life challenges. Typically led by group members or paraprofessionals, these groups form a cornerstone of mental health care, especially in reaching populations that are underserved by traditional healthcare systems.
Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness
One of the primary strengths of self-help...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The effects of illness perceptions, self-efficacy and mental wellbeing on uptake and completion of a diabetes prevention programme in England.

British journal of health psychology·2026

Same author

Sedentary behaviour and cancer risk: a World Cancer Research Fund International Global Cancer Update Programme (CUP Global) systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026

Same author

Sugar sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages, fruit and vegetable juices and cancer risk: a World Cancer Research Fund International Global Cancer Update Programme (CUP Global) systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026

Same author

Clinical outcomes with gelling fibre and silicone-coated foam dressings: a prospective, multicentre study.

Journal of wound care·2026

Same author

Developing Examples of Behaviour Change Techniques for Use in Nutrition and Dietetics: An International Delphi Study.

Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association·2026

Same author

The impact of multiple long-term conditions on engaging with and maintaining behaviour change in older people with mild frailty: A qualitative study.

Journal of multimorbidity and comorbidity·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 22, 2025

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

'Shape-Up', a Modified Cognitive-Behavioural Community Programme for Weight Management: Real-World Evaluation as an

Amber Soni¹, Rebecca J Beeken², Laura McGowan^3,4

¹Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK.

|August 27, 2021

Summary

The Shape-Up weight management program effectively reduced participant weight and improved health behaviors. Attendance correlated with greater weight loss, demonstrating its value for public health obesity initiatives.

Keywords:

RE-AIM framework behavioural programme nutrition obesity peer-learning physical activity public health service evaluation weight management

More Related Videos

Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System

Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System

Published on: May 8, 2018

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 22, 2025

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System

Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System

Published on: May 8, 2018

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Health Promotion

Background:

Obesity presents significant public health challenges requiring comprehensive prevention and management strategies.
Behavioral weight management programs are key public health tools for addressing overweight and obesity.
The Shape-Up program integrates structured behavioral interventions for nutrition and physical activity within a peer-learning model.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a service evaluation of the Shape-Up program delivered locally.
To analyze program effectiveness, reach, adoption, implementation, and maintenance using the RE-AIM framework.
To assess adaptations made to the program to align with national guidelines and local needs.

Main Methods:

A service evaluation of the Shape-Up program involving 141 participants.
Secondary data analysis of community-collected service provider data.
Application of the RE-AIM framework to assess program outcomes and implementation.

Main Results:

Participants experienced a mean weight loss of -4.4 kg over 12 weeks.
Weight change was significantly associated with session attendance (p < 0.0005).
Positive impacts were observed on participant weight, health behaviors, and quality of life.

Conclusions:

The Shape-Up program demonstrated effectiveness in weight management and improving health-related outcomes.
Adaptations to the intervention content and structure enhanced its suitability for local needs.
The RE-AIM framework proved valuable for evaluating and adapting evidence-based programs for public health goals.