Social networks for improving healthy weight loss behaviors for overweight and obese adults: A randomized clinical trial of the social pounds off digitally (Social POD) mobile app

Highlights • A remotely delivered behavioral weight loss intervention is described and tested. • The research mobile app led to significantly greater weight loss than a comparison. • Key features of the app included recommender, point, and prompt systems.

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Published in:International journal of medical informatics (Shannon, Ireland) Ireland), 2016-10, Vol.94, p.81-90
Main Authors: Hales, Sarah, Turner-McGrievy, Gabrielle M, Wilcox, Sara, Fahim, Arjang, Davis, Rachel E, Huhns, Michael, Valafar, Homayoun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cell Phone - utilization
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Middle Aged
Mobile Applications - utilization
Mobile health
Obesity
Obesity - prevention & control
Obesity - psychology
Other
Overweight - prevention & control
Overweight - psychology
Social Support
Technology
Weight Loss
Weight Reduction Programs - methods
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Summary:Highlights • A remotely delivered behavioral weight loss intervention is described and tested. • The research mobile app led to significantly greater weight loss than a comparison. • Key features of the app included recommender, point, and prompt systems.
ISSN:1386-5056
1872-8243
DOI:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.07.003