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What Intervention Elements Drive Weight Loss in Blended-Care Behavior Change Interventions? A Real-World Data
Felix Schirmann1, Philipp Kanehl1, Lucy Jones2
1Oviva AG, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
Nutrients
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Blended-care behavior change interventions (BBCI) effectively promote weight loss. Digital elements like self-monitoring and education, alongside health care professional coaching, significantly contribute to successful weight management outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
- Weight Management
Background:
- Blended-care behavior change interventions (BBCI) combine digital tools and health care professional (HCP) coaching for weight loss.
- The specific components driving BBCI effectiveness remain unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the individual impact of HCP coaching and digital elements (self-monitoring, self-management, education) on weight loss within BBCI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of long-term data from 25,706 patients.
- Ridge regression model used to predict weight loss at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Main Results:
- Coaching, self-monitoring, and self-management positively correlated with weight loss at 3 and 6 months.
- Self-guided education ('learn time') showed a clear association with greater weight loss.
- Increased dietitian appointments (outside app coaching) were negatively associated with weight loss.
Conclusions:
- BBCI are effective for weight loss, with distinct elements contributing differently over time.
- Findings inform the design of future, optimized weight management interventions.
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