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REVIEW

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

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Pages 3121-3131 | Received 31 Jul 2022, Accepted 05 Oct 2022, Published online: 13 Oct 2022
 

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.

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the Seoul National University Hospital.

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.