Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0533
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ISSN: 2161-0533
+44-20-4587-4809
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 MPT, Jennifer Chen MPT BHK, Vesta Ghanavati MPT, Rachel Lam MPT, Nathanial Mundy MPT and Linda C. Li PTJayde Woo MPT, Jennifer Chen MPT BHK, Vesta Ghanavati MPT, Rachel Lam MPT, Nathanial Mundy MPT and Linda C. Li PT
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