Conclusion These studies provide preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly , but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated .
Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular disease , type II diabetes , and cancer .
Several systematic review s have shown that technology is successful in combating obesity through increased physical activity , but there is no known review on interventions that use an electronic activity monitor system ( EAMS ) .
EAMSs are defined as a wearable device that objective ly measures lifestyle physical activity and can provide feedback , beyond the display of basic activity count information , via the monitor display or through a partnering application to elicit continual self-monitoring of activity behavior .
These devices improve upon st and ard pedometers because they have the ability to provide visual feedback on activity progression , verbal encouragement , and social comparison .
This systematic review aim ed to synthesize the efficacy and feasibility results of EAMSs within published physical activity interventions .
Computerized self-monitoring and technology-assisted feedback for weight loss with and without an enhanced behavioral component.
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a 12-week weight management intervention involving computerized self-monitoring and technology-assisted feedback with and without an enhanced behavioral component . METHODS 120 overweight ( 30.5±2.6kg/m(2 ) ) adults ( 45.0±10.3 years ) were r and omized to one of three groups : computerized self-monitoring with Basic feedback ( n=45 ) , Enhanced behavioral feedback ( n=45 ) , or wait-list control ( n=30 ) . Intervention participants used a computer software program to record dietary and physical activity information . Weekly e-mail feedback was based on computer-generated reports , and participants attended monthly measurement visits . RESULTS The Basic and Enhanced groups experienced significant weight reduction ( -2.7±3.3 kg and -2.5±3.1 kg ) in comparison to the Control group ( 0.3±2.2 ; p<0.05 ) . Waist circumference and systolic blood pressure also decreased in intervention groups compared to Control ( p<0.01 ) . CONCLUSIONS A program using computerized self-monitoring , technology-assisted feedback , and monthly measurement visits produced significant weight loss after 12 weeks . However , the addition of an enhanced behavioral component did not improve the effectiveness of the program . PRACTICE IMPLICATION S This study suggests that healthcare professionals can effectively deliver a weight management intervention using technology-assisted strategies in a format that may complement and reduce face-to-face sessions
Conclusion These studies provide preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly , but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated .
Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular disease , type II diabetes , and cancer .
Several systematic review s have shown that technology is successful in combating obesity through increased physical activity , but there is no known review on interventions that use an electronic activity monitor system ( EAMS ) .
EAMSs are defined as a wearable device that objective ly measures lifestyle physical activity and can provide feedback , beyond the display of basic activity count information , via the monitor display or through a partnering application to elicit continual self-monitoring of activity behavior .
These devices improve upon st and ard pedometers because they have the ability to provide visual feedback on activity progression , verbal encouragement , and social comparison .
This systematic review aim ed to synthesize the efficacy and feasibility results of EAMSs within published physical activity interventions .