Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0533
ISSN: 2161-0533
Linda C. Li PT
Arthritis Research Centre of Canada,
5591 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Canada V6X 2C7
Canada
Review Article
Effectiveness of Cellular Phone-Based Interventions for Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review
Author(s): Jayde Woo, Jennifer Chen, Vesta Ghanavati, Rachel Lam, Nathanial Mundy, Linda C. Li Jayde Woo, Jennifer Chen, Vesta Ghanavati, Rachel Lam, Nathanial Mundy, Linda C. Li
Background: In response to the rapid increase in obesity and its association with chronic diseases, World Health Organization has declared an immediate need for effective and widely-accessible interventions for weight management. Cellular phones are portable, convenient, and popular among people of varying economic status and geographic regions; hence, they offer a viable medium for delivering weight loss interventions.
Objective: To determine whether cellular phones are an effective medium for delivering weight loss interventions in adults who are overweight or obese.
Methods: A literature search was conducted to retrieve articles published prior to February 2012. Studies were included if they: 1) included adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher and with no known chronic condition, 2) delivered a weight lo.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0533.1000141