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. 2022 Oct 13:15:3121-3131.
doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S384450. eCollection 2022.

Weight Reduction Interventions Using Digital Health for Employees with Obesity: A Systematic Review

Yewon Lee  1   2 , Na Young Lee  1 , Hee Jeong Lim  1 , Sumi Sung  3
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Weight Reduction Interventions Using Digital Health for Employees with Obesity: A Systematic Review

Yewon Lee et al. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. .

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to systematically review the literature on randomized controlled trials on weight reduction interventions using digital health for employees with obesity.

Methods: All relevant articles published until September 2021 were systematically identified from six electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, RISS, and KISS. Data selection and extraction were independently performed by three researchers. Methodological quality was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Randomized Controlled Trials. The results were narratively synthesized.

Results: Eleven studies were included in the systematic review. All studies had a low risk of bias. The settings and sample sizes of the included studies were different. The contents of the interventions included nutrition, physical activity, behavioral change, incentives, and motivation. Four studies were based on social cognitive theory. A total of ten studies delivered web-based intervention, while the other used tele-monitoring device. A wide range of intervention strategies was used including providing online resources, tele-counseling, and patient-tailored advice. As a result of the intervention, a total of seven studies showed a significant weight reduction in both the intervention and comparison groups, with significant differences between groups.

Conclusion: Until now, use of digital health in weight reduction interventions for employees with obesity has been conducted on a web-based. Various contents such as nutrition, physical activity and theories were explored. Further study is required using more diverse delivery methods such as mobile application, use of wearable devices.

Keywords: digital health; obesity; occupational groups; telemedicine; weight reduction.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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PRISMA Flow Diagram for Systematic Review.
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Risk of Bias Results of the Included Studies.
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